Planning

CWC25185MW - Preliminary Market Engagement For a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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02 Dec 2025 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is actively planning a procurement process, inviting interest for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. This initiative underlines the council's effort to support 584 care-experienced young individuals through the Reach Leaving Care Service. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. Located in Wolverhampton, UKG, the procurement is currently in the planning stage. The council has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement to identify existing solutions, with responses to be submitted by midday on 6th January 2026 after an extension. The intention is to enhance the advertisement of support available to care leavers under The Social Work Act 2017. The official start date of the contract is slated for 1st February 2026, lasting until 31st January 2027.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the digital and software industries to collaborate with the public sector to deliver critical social services. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in software and information systems, specifically tailored to the needs of social care and youth support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged, reflecting the tender's focus on inclusivity and innovation. By participating, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector while contributing positively to the community by enabling better access and resource management for care leavers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC25185MW - Preliminary Market Engagement For a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to see what solution exist for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. The Reach Leaving Care Service at the Council supports 584 care experienced young people, as part of the service we are required to advertise out the local offer which outlines the support they are entitled to from 16-25 years ranging from identity, health, education, independence, finances and relationships. The local offer is provided under The Social Work Act 2017, and we would like a solution to be able to advertise this offer and support people in how to access this. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com The deadline for response has been extended to Midday (12 noon) on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Planning Information

Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to see what solution exist for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. The Reach Leaving Care Service at the Council supports 584 care experienced young people, as part of the service we are required to advertise out the local offer which outlines the support they are entitled to from 16-25 years ranging from identity, health, education, independence, finances and relationships. The local offer is provided under The Social Work Act 2017, and we would like a solution to be able to advertise this offer and support people in how to access this. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com The deadline for response has been extended to Midday (12 noon) on Tuesday 22nd January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085037-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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