Planning

Digital Platform for Direct Payments

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council, located in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a Digital Platform for Direct Payments. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, targeting the delivery and management of direct payment and personal budget offers for all-age provisions in Shropshire. The process is guided by the legal framework outlined in the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The preliminary market engagement phase includes several key activities: a national provider event, an online provider survey scheduled for March 2026, and a Shropshire residents' survey anticipated in May 2026. The deadline for expressing interest in participating in these engagement activities is the 5th of March, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and digital management systems to expand their market presence by offering innovative functionalities for public service delivery. Companies that can offer scalable, efficient systems for direct payments management are ideally positioned to compete. With an estimated gross value of £750,000, businesses involved can expect substantial returns from developing and implementing a cutting-edge digital platform. Additionally, given the extended contract period starting in June 2026 and potentially lasting until May 2032, there is potential for long-term collaboration and growth through renewal options, thus appealing to firms looking for stability and sustainable business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Platform for Direct Payments

Notice Description

The purpose of this engagement is to identify the types of solutions and functionalities available for Digital delivery and management of the Direct Payment/Personal Budget offer in Shropshire for an all-age provision. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015766404

Planning Information

If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, we will have a range of opportunities: •National Provider Event –March 2026 (estimated) •National Online Provider Survey – This will be issued out to the market March 2026 (estimated) •Shropshire Online Residents Survey – May 2026 (estimated) Further engagement opportunities may be added to the above list as the work progresses. Engagement will remain open for the duration of the pre-procurement development phase. The Council reserves the right to conclude or extend engagement activities as required. All requests to join the events should be direct to: commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065885
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015396-2026
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
Not specified
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01743 252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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