Planning

eNewsletter Solution

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "eNewsletter Solution," focusing on the communication software package industry. The Council, a sub-central government authority based in Northallerton, United Kingdom, is inviting suppliers to participate in a preliminary market engagement by 10th June 2026. This engagement aims to explore potential solutions for an email newsletter creation and distribution system, culminating in a possible tender to be released at a later date. The process will assist in determining the requirement's scope, with a future notice scheduled for 1st September 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in communication software solutions, particularly those accommodating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a project value estimate of up to £46,800, suitable businesses can benefit from the opportunity to impact the large-scale communication capabilities of a public authority. Companies that excel in developing, customising, and distributing software packages could find this an ideal project to enhance their market footprint and establish a lasting relationship with a government entity. The contract period is set to commence on 30th June 2027, with potential renewals extending the service period up to 2031, thus offering long-term collaboration potential.

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Notice Title

eNewsletter Solution

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification for an email newsletter creation and distribution system.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105839&TID=100110961&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049826-2026
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

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2030 3-4 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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