Planning

Provision of a CRM System

NEWGROUND TOGETHER

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newground Together, operating as a public undertaking based in Blackburn, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the provision of a CRM system. The procurement, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, aims to explore market options and gather supplier insights into potential solutions, their functionalities, associated costs, and cost savings mechanisms. Key dates include the due date for completed market engagement questionnaires on 15th April 2026, with further communication expected on 29th June 2026.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to showcase their CRM solutions and potentially influence procurement choices through market engagement. Particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the tender seeks innovative solutions that promise robust functionality and cost-effectiveness. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the market engagement process to highlight their capabilities and optimally position themselves for favourable consideration once the procurement reaches later stages. Newground Together’s procurement strategy is focused on informed decision-making, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with a strategic approach to showcasing cost-saving and efficient CRM solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a CRM System

Notice Description

Newground Together is seeking to engage with suppliers in connection with the provision of a CRM system. Newground Together wishes to engage with suppliers to expand our understanding of the market, the available solutions and functionality of those solutions and the likely associated costs and cost influencers, as well as mechanisms for savings.

Planning Information

Newground Together is seeking to engage with suppliers in connection with the provision of a CRM system. Newground Together wish to engage with suppliers to expand our understanding of the market, the available solutions and functionality of those solutions and the likely associated costs and cost influencers, as well as mechanisms for savings. Interested suppliers should email thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk in order to receive a copy of our market engagement questionnaire. Completed questionnaires should be returned to thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk no later than 15th April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023529-2026
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2027 - 21 Mar 2031 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
NEWGROUND TOGETHER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 1JD
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-066b16-2026-03-16T14:00:14Z",
    "date": "2026-03-16T14:00:14Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-066b16",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02501885",
            "name": "NEWGROUND TOGETHER",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02501885"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PMMD-8884-JQXG"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Prospect House",
                "locality": "Blackburn",
                "postalCode": "BB1 1JD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "thg.procurement@togetherhousing.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-02501885",
        "name": "NEWGROUND TOGETHER"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "Newground Together is seeking to engage with suppliers in connection with the provision of a CRM system. Newground Together wish to engage with suppliers to expand our understanding of the market, the available solutions and functionality of those solutions and the likely associated costs and cost influencers, as well as mechanisms for savings. Interested suppliers should email thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk in order to receive a copy of our market engagement questionnaire. Completed questionnaires should be returned to thgprocurementeoi@togetherhousing.co.uk no later than 15th April 2026.",
                "dueDate": "2026-04-15T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "023529-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023529-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-16T14:00:14Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-066b16",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Provision of a CRM System",
        "description": "Newground Together is seeking to engage with suppliers in connection with the provision of a CRM system. Newground Together wishes to engage with suppliers to expand our understanding of the market, the available solutions and functionality of those solutions and the likely associated costs and cost influencers, as well as mechanisms for savings.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48000000",
                        "description": "Software package and information systems"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-03-22T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2031-03-21T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-06-29T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}