Planning

Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System - Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) - Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 17:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is initiating a procurement process for their Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System within the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) sphere. This tender, focusing on software packages and IT services, is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement exercise set to take place. Interested suppliers are encouraged to confirm their interest by completing the required documentation by the deadline of 27th February 2026, allowing further engagement into March for potential demonstrations. The project is situated within the Manchester region, classified under the services industry category, with the implementation expected to be during the contract period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT services to expand their operations and footprint within the public sector. Companies that have robust solutions capable of supporting housing service directorates will find this tender particularly fruitful for business growth. Given the nature of the software and consultancy services sought, firms with expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive IT systems for maintenance and repairs will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers who successfully engage in this process may secure a role in the initial implementation phase, with potential future contracts available for ongoing operations, maintenance, and support, thereby offering continued business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System - Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) - Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise

Notice Description

Manchester City Council are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the Council's new Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System - Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) opportunity which will support the Council's Housing Services Directorate. Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise link here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c1c1a406-800e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Please note, the estimated contract dates provided in this notice are for the estimated system implementation phase ONLY. The Council is determining whether a further contract, upon completion of implementation, may be required for ongoing operations, maintenance, and/or support. If you have any questions around this, please raise these through the Chest messaging function at your earliest opportunity.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers must be confident in their ability to deliver a software system which will support the Council's Housing Services Directorate with a range of key software features as required and as outlined in the Summary of Requirements, found within the relevant documentation, found at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c1c1a406-800e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The documentation contains information about the proposed stages which form this preliminary market engagement exercise. These stages will begin with the completion and submission of a short questionnaire and may lead to interested suppliers being given the opportunity to present a demonstration to the Council, showcasing what their system can offer in line with the Council's requirement. If you would like to confirm your interest in this opportunity, you must complete the documentation published here: and return as an attachment, via the Chest, before the deadline of 27 February 2026 (12pm, noon). Whilst the deadline for submitting interest in this exercise will close on 27 February 2026, the engagement period may run into March to allow for the demonstrations to be delivered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2026
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
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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