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Case Management System - Education

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 13:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a new Case Management System for Early Years and Education. The public procurement process, identified with the title "Case Management System - Education," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This planned procurement is set to support market research to make the forthcoming tender process more efficient and focused, with preliminary engagement milestones scheduled to complete by 24th July 2026. This initiative indicates a strategic effort by the Council to replace the existing system ahead of its contract expiration on 31st March 2029. Entities interested in participating are encouraged to track further notices, projected to be available by 1st December 2026. The council is located at Angel Street, Northampton, UK, and aims to improve its case management systems through this procurement exercise.

This planned procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in educational solutions. Companies experienced in developing sophisticated case management systems tailored to educational needs are well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could facilitate entry into or expansion within the public sector market, leveraging West Northamptonshire Council's focus on enhancing educational infrastructure. With an emphasis on pre-market engagement, businesses have a valuable chance to influence the procurement scope by contributing to the initial research phase, potentially increasing their competitive advantage in the formal tendering stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Case Management System - Education

Notice Description

Early Years and Education Case Management system. The contract for the incumbent Case Management System ends on the 31st of March 2029. West Northamptonshire Council is undertaking pre-market engagement to support market research only and to help make any procurement process more focused and efficient

Planning Information

The document for completion can be accessed via In-Tend - In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056230-2026
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
Not specified
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
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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