Planning

CWC26036MW - Provision of Housing Advice Service System

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Provision of a Housing Advice Service System. This process falls under the category of software packages and information systems within the public authority sub-central government sector. The location of the procurement is Wolverhampton, UK, with the procurement stage currently in Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). Prospective suppliers are invited to participate in a market test, intended to assess the available options and benefits of installing the system. The engagement period started on 22 May 2026, with a closing date for submissions at 12 Noon on 12 June 2026.

This tender offers potential business growth for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of enhancing and modernising housing advice services. It is an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate innovation and tailor systems to meet public service needs. Businesses that can provide comprehensive information systems and understand the nuances of public service requirements will find themselves well-positioned in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC26036MW - Provision of Housing Advice Service System

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Test for Provision of Housing Advice Service System. The Council would like to look at the options available, costs and benefits of installing such a system. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, that can enhance and modernise the delivery of our Housing Advice Service. Further detail is provided within the PME documentation. This preliminary market engagement seeks to identify all the options available to the Council. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by completing a questionnaire which is available at the link in this advert. This will be used for information-gathering purposes and will help the Council understand the current market offerings and innovations. If you would like to participate, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire which is available using the following link - www.wolverhamptontenders.com. The closing date for submission is 12 Noon Friday 12th June 2026.

Planning Information

Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Test for Provision of Housing Advice Service System. The Council would like to look at the options available, costs and benefits of installing such a system. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, that can enhance and modernise the delivery of our Housing Advice Service. Further detail is provided within the PME documentation. This preliminary market engagement seeks to identify all the options available to the Council. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by completing a questionnaire which is available at the link in this advert. This will be used for information-gathering purposes and will help the Council understand the current market offerings and innovations. If you would like to participate, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire which is available using the following link www.wolverhamptontenders.com The closing date for submission is 12 Noon Friday 12th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a10a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047811-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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