Planning

Application Patching (Preliminary Market Engagement)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is commencing a procurement process titled "Application Patching (Preliminary Market Engagement)," focusing on computer-related services specifically in software maintenance and repair. This tender falls under the category of services and is aimed at enhancing the management, maintenance, and security of software on corporate devices. Currently in the planning stage, the process incorporates a preliminary market engagement exercise with a deadline for interested suppliers to complete a questionnaire by 8th April 2026. The contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with an estimated gross value of GBP 300,000. The procurement methods and opportunities offered are accessible via the Capital eSourcing portal, with more details outlined in the engagement notice published on 25th March 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related services, particularly those involved in software maintenance and repair. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the project is suitable for SMEs. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate growth by allowing businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting public sector digitisation and security initiatives. Companies adept in innovative software solutions and secure software deployment stand to benefit significantly from this engagement, gaining potential long-term partnerships with Hammersmith and Fulham Council. Businesses interested can leverage this chance to impact local government IT infrastructure, thereby creating a robust footprint in public sector service offerings.

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Notice Title

Application Patching (Preliminary Market Engagement)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and service offerings offerings that support the management, maintenance, and security of software deployed across corporate devices.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement exercise will required to complete a Market Engagement Exercise Questionnaire accessible via the capital eSourcing portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06739b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027206-2026
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Further Information

Notice Documents

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