Planning

Externally Hosted Digital Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management Solution

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 15:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 14:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is progressing with a public procurement process for the "Externally Hosted Digital Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management Solution." The procurement focuses on the software and IT services industry, specifically software packages and information systems, as well as IT consulting, development, internet, and support. The process is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement underway. The engagement opportunity will close at 11:00 AM on 16th January 2026, with further sessions planned until 13th February 2026. The procurement will be delivered in the UKF1 region, with the contract expected to commence on 1st February 2027 and potentially extend until 31st January 2037.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT services, particularly those specialising in digital solutions for fleet and workshop management. Companies with expertise in providing externally hosted digital solutions will find this opportunity well-aligned with their services. Engaging in this process allows businesses to showcase innovative solutions during the pre-market engagement presentations and can lead to growth by establishing long-term contracts with a public authority. Small to medium-sized enterprises with specialised software packages and information systems offerings stand a strong chance in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Externally Hosted Digital Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management Solution

Notice Description

Externally Hosted Digital Solution for the Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management Solution

Planning Information

The Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement for a Externally Hosted Digital Supply of a Fleet and Workshop Management System. This opportunity will close at 11:00AM on 16th January 2026. Participating suppliers will be invited to further sessions up until 13th February 2026. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91ed0335-0ee0-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000753-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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