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002554 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Provision of an Allotment Management System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is planning a procurement process for an IT allotment management system to assist in managing 170 allotment sites with 2,200 tenants. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to engage potential providers through a preliminary market engagement (PME) exercise. Interested parties can register on the Open Portal to access written response questions, with a deadline set for 24th April 2026 at 12 noon. The process is categorised under the industry-specific software package sector, and the contract, valued at £24,000, is expected to commence on 1st September 2026, with potential renewal extending up to 2032.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT systems, particularly those with experience in sector-specific software solutions. Companies that provide software tailored for public administration or allotment management are well-suited to partake in this engagement. By participating in this preliminary stage, businesses can influence the final tender specifications and potentially expand their client base within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in managing public authority contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002554 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Provision of an Allotment Management System

Notice Description

Durham County Council are seeking to procure an IT system to assist in the management of its portfolio of 170 allotment sites and the 2,200 tenants who occupy the plots on those sites. The system will be used by 5 allotment management staff, 4 allotment maintenance staff, and 4 support staff. This notice forms part of our preliminary market engagement, offering you the opportunity to share feedback and comments before the opportunity is released for formal tender submissions. Interested providers can access the written response questions, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org The deadline for completed responses is Friday 24th April 2026 at 12 noon.

Planning Information

Interested providers can access the written response questions, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org The deadline for completed responses is Friday 24th April 2026 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067efd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032379-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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