Planning

CWC26037MW - Digitisation of CWC Internal Provision Services

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the digitisation of its Internal Provision Services, specifically aimed at improving Adult Social Care services. This preliminary market engagement process seeks to explore potential digital solutions, available options, and indicative costs. The procurement covers the goods category, particularly software packages and information systems, within the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom. Suppliers are encouraged to participate by submitting their insights and completing the questionnaire by 5pm on Friday, 5th June 2026. This process offers preliminary insights that will shape future stages of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved with software packages and integrated digital solutions. Companies specialising in IT systems for public sectors, particularly those with expertise in social care solutions, will find this a suitable opportunity. The procurement process encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage, fostering a competitive environment. By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can better align their proposals with the needs of Wolverhampton City Council and influence the procurement's direction, thereby enhancing their growth prospects through potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC26037MW - Digitisation of CWC Internal Provision Services

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Test for Digitisation of Internal Provision Services. The Council would like to look at the options available, indicative costs, technical options and benefits of installing such a solution. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to determine the capability and capacity of the market to deliver such an integrated digital solution to further support and enhance the future delivery of Council Adult Social Care Internal Provision services, and at what indicative costs. This preliminary market engagement seeks to identify all the options available to the Council at this stage. 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 5pm Friday 5th June 2026.

Planning Information

Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Test for Digitisation of Internal Provision Services. The Council would like to look at the options available, indicative costs, technical options and benefits of installing such a solution. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to determine the capability and capacity of the market to deliver such an integrated digital solution to further support and enhance the future delivery of Council Adult Social Care Internal Provision services, and at what indicative costs. This preliminary market engagement seeks to identify all the options available to the Council at this stage. 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 5pm Friday 5th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048104-2026
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
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2032 Over 5 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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