Planning

26-0152 - Policy Platform - Pre-Market Engagement

CITY ST. GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

City St. George's, University of London has initiated a public procurement process titled "26-0152 - Policy Platform - Pre-Market Engagement." The procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and IT services, and is located in London, United Kingdom. It is currently at the planning stage with a pre-market engagement set to conclude on 8th June 2026. The tender aims to secure services in the IT domain, specifically focusing on software consulting and development. This engagement is a precursor to the actual tendering process, set to begin in August 2026 and potentially extend until August 2029, with an opportunity for renewal.

This pre-market engagement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the software and IT service industries. Companies specialising in software development, consulting, and support services may find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a reputable public authority. The engagement phase allows potential suppliers to better understand the requirements and tailor their solutions accordingly. Businesses ready to offer innovative IT solutions that align with government regulations will be well-suited to compete, providing a chance to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

26-0152 - Policy Platform - Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

Policy Platform - Pre-Market Engagement. Please see attached documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Software-package-and-information-systems./8Z76J8APY2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8Z76J8APY2

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement - Please see attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045428-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 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
CITY ST. GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 0HB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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