Planning

Line of Business System for Regulatory Services

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Line of Business System for Regulatory Services," which seeks to acquire a software system for its regulatory services operations. This procurement is categorized under the industry of software package and information systems and is valued at £2,500,000. The procurement process, which is above the threshold, is intended to secure a contractor between 1st April 2027 and 31st March 2032. The future notice for this tender is expected on 5th October 2026. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, the contracting authority is a public sub-central government body. Communications regarding this planned purchase are being conducted through the city council's official procurement contact point.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software package development and IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in database and system management software. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in public procurement. Businesses that can provide comprehensive software suite solutions that support regulatory services might find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Firms that can align with the legal and operational needs of public authorities will have a competitive edge, offering an opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Line of Business System for Regulatory Services

Notice Description

Provision of Software system for regulatory services in Milton Keynes City Council. More information to be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048058-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48422000 - Software package suites

48517000 - IT software package

48611000 - Database software package

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
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
5 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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