Planning

Web Content Management Solution

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Web Content Management Solution, focusing on system, storage, and content management software packages. The opportunity is classified under the "goods" category and aims to procure an Enterprise Content Management System for the Council's websites. This procurement is anticipated to span from 8th September 2027 to 7th September 2030, with a gross amount of £348,000. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, which ends with a mandatory submission by 1pm on 2nd June 2026. Notices and further details are accessible through the Council's electronic tendering system, ProContract.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in content management solutions. It is well-suited for businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive CMS solutions that can manage intricate web content needs. Suppliers capable of providing scalable, innovative solutions are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities through engagement sessions, allowing them to showcase unique offerings. This initiative not only supports business expansion into public sector contracts but also positions capable suppliers as strategic partners for Derbyshire County Council's digital transformation journey.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web Content Management Solution

Notice Description

The Council is engaging with potential Suppliers via a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek views and feedback to the information provided and questionnaire. This is intended to be used to assist the Council on deciding the next steps for the procurement of an Enterprise Content Management System (CMS) for websites.

Planning Information

Access to the documentation is through the Council's etendering system ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 Written responses to the questions in Appendix B, should be submitted through the Council's electronic tendering system by 1pm on Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Requests for Supplier Day sessions in Appendix A should be submitted through the messaging feature of the Council's electronic tendering system as soon as possible. The Council is interested in understanding solutions offered by unique suppliers in the sessions rather than multiple examples of the same solution. Therefore, from the dates and times offered, please complete Appendix A to indicate your 1st and 2nd preferred slots and the vendor solution being demonstrated. The Council will allocate attendance on a first come first served basis based on a unique supplier solution being demonstrated and will confirm allocation of Supplier Day Sessions by 1pm on Thursday 4th June 2026 at the latest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043441-2026
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

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2027 - 7 Sep 2030 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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