Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Aids and Adaptations

ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 12:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Albans City and District Council, in conjunction with PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "Pre-Market Engagement - Aids and Adaptations." This initiative, located in the St Albans area (region UKH23), within the United Kingdom, concerns the industry category of building alteration work, particularly focusing on technical aids and adaptations. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 22nd January 2026, with an engagement deadline set for 5th February 2026. The tender process is intended to better prepare the council by understanding market capabilities prior to formally commencing the procurement, which is categorised under works below threshold level.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in building alterations to engage in dialogue with the buying authority, potentially paving the way for future contractual opportunities. Companies with expertise in building adaptation works are encouraged to register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal to participate in the engagement process. With the contract period tentatively commencing from 1st April 2026 and possibly extending until 2032, firms that offer innovative solutions in adaptation and aid services might benefit from valuable long-term contracts facilitating business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Aids and Adaptations

Notice Description

This is a pre-market engagement to enable the St Albans City and District Council to interact with potential providers and suppliers before formally starting a procurement process, its aim is to help the St Albans City and District Council understand the market better to refine its requirements based on supplier feedback, to encourage competition and identify challenges ahead.

Planning Information

To view this Pre Market Engagement, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005732-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 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
ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pspsl.co.uk, procurement@stalbans.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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