Planning

Engagement Platform

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council is undertaking the planning stage for a procurement process to acquire a digital engagement platform as part of their service enhancement initiatives. This procurement, classified under IT services, including consulting and software development, aims to establish a central tool for stakeholders’ engagement, thereby enabling effective consultation and solution co-creation with residents and partners. The Council, based in Ormskirk, United Kingdom, is scheduled to initiate the contract period starting from 3rd August 2026 and ending on 1st August 2028, with potential renewal options. The milestone deadline for market engagement is set for 28th April 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its focus on IT services and support. Businesses with expertise in developing dynamic digital platforms, and those with experience in creating data-rich engagement tools, may find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Furthermore, the adoption of a dynamic purchasing system within the process may provide greater flexibility and openness for capable service providers looking to contribute to this ambitious project.

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Notice Title

Engagement Platform

Notice Description

To support this ambition, West Lancashire Borough Council is procuring a digital engagement platform. This platform will serve as a central tool to facilitate safe, accessible, and data-rich engagement opportunities with our stakeholders. It will enable us to gather insights, consult effectively, and co-create solutions with our residents, tenants, and partners

Planning Information

To support this ambition, West Lancashire Borough Council is procuring a digital engagement platform. This platform will serve as a central tool to facilitate safe, accessible, and data-rich engagement opportunities with our stakeholders. It will enable us to gather insights, consult effectively, and co-create solutions with our residents, tenants, and partners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029082-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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