Planning

Procurement, Implementation, Maintenance and Support of a Leisure Management System

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 17:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation is in the planning phase for the procurement, implementation, maintenance, and support of a Leisure Management System. This system aims to enhance the management and operation of its sports and leisure facilities. The initiative has commenced with a Preliminary Market Engagement, inviting potential suppliers to provide comprehensive insights into available solutions and best practices. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by 12th March 2026. Located in Portsmouth, the procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure management systems, particularly those offering innovative features and integrations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to them. Successful participants could significantly benefit through long-term collaboration and involvement with a prestigious academic institution. Businesses focussing on software solutions and consulting services in the leisure and sports sector are ideally positioned to compete, especially those that can offer robust implementation approaches and pricing models aligned with industry standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement, Implementation, Maintenance and Support of a Leisure Management System

Notice Description

The University of Portsmouth is currently assessing options for the potential procurement of a Leisure Management System to support the effective management and operation of our sports and leisure facilities and related services. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is an exploratory exercise and does not form part of a formal procurement procedure. Participation in this PME does not create any obligation on the part of the University to initiate or proceed with a procurement process. Furthermore, a decision not to participate in this exercise will not preclude any supplier from being considered in any future tendering opportunities. The primary objective of this exercise is to gain a deeper understanding of the market landscape, including available solutions and their functionality, industry best practices, indicative pricing models, implementation approaches, and any innovative capabilities relevant to leisure and facility management. As part of this engagement, we would welcome comprehensive information about your solution, including its key features, modules, integrations, reporting capabilities, user experience, and any differentiating functionality.

Planning Information

Instructions for Completion and Communications The University is using the InTend eSourcing Portal for this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. If you have any queries regarding the questionnaire or this Exercise please send us your enquiry using intend: https://intendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home We will keep the source of any questions confidential and will circulate all questions and answers to all enquirers for information. Submission of your completed questionnaire together with any supporting documents must be returned via InTend, in soft copy format (i.e. electronically). If you have difficulties accessing In-Tend, please email; anya.simmons@port.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016669-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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