Planning

TC1101 - Data Analytical Services System for Rent Accounts

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a potential contract titled "TC1101 - Data Analytical Services System for Rent Accounts," under the services category of software package and information systems. The council is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise between 21 and 23 April 2026 to assess market capabilities in Manchester. Interested businesses are invited to demonstrate their solutions by attending one of these sessions and submitting a preliminary market engagement questionnaire by 14 April 2026. This exercise will help the Council gather insights before deciding on a future procurement pathway, with a potential contract period from December 2026 to December 2030.

This engagement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data analytical services and software solutions to position themselves for future procurement by a reputable public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of software systems, residential property services, and housing services would be well-suited to participate in this preliminary process. Being part of this engagement could offer these businesses insight into the council's requirements and a chance to showcase their innovative solutions, ultimately fostering business growth and development in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

TC1101 - Data Analytical Services System for Rent Accounts

Notice Description

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Participants of the preliminary market engagement exercise will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, participants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this exercise. Manchester City Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to assess the capability of the marketplace. The exercise will assist the Council gather insights in advance of a potential future procurement. Please note this is not a call for competition and Manchester City Council reserves the right not to proceed to procurement. We would like to invite you to attend a session in April 2026 on either the 21,22 or 23 April 2026 where you can demonstrate your Data Analytical Services for Rent Accounts solution. Please let us know of your intention to be included in the demonstrations by completing and submitting the 'Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire' doc via the E-Procurement platform, CHEST. A briefing note outlining the demonstrations (and dates planned to undertake these) is available as an attachment on the Chest. Companies that have registered will also be required to submit a brief questionnaire, enabling the council to understand your capability in this space. This will be used for information purposes only.

Planning Information

Manchester City Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to assess the capability of the marketplace. The exercise will assist the Council gather insights in advance of a potential future procurement. Please note this is not a call for competition and Manchester City Council reserves the right not to proceed to procurement. We would like to invite you to attend a session in April 2026 on either the 21,22 or 23 April 2026 where you can demonstrate your Data Analytical Services for Rent Accounts solution. Please let us know of your intention to be included in the demonstrations by completing and submitting the 'Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire' doc via the E-Procurement platform, CHEST. A briefing note outlining the demonstrations (and dates planned to undertake these) is provided in the documents on the Chest. Companies that have registered will also be required to submit a brief questionnaire, enabling the council to understand your capability in this space. This will be used for information purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031621-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

70331000 - Residential property services

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2030 4-5 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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