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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Cleaning & Caretaking Management System RFI (Request for Information)". This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically software supply services, and is relevant for the service location identified as UKE2 in the United Kingdom. The procurement aims to refine market requirements and budget for the provision of 350 tablet devices to host a cleaning and caretaking management solution. Key deadlines include the market engagement scheduled to conclude on 14th July 2026. The procurement is guided by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, and North Yorkshire Council assumes the role of the contracting authority, located at County Hall, Northallerton.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in software supply and related services, as well as firms capable of providing and supporting digital solutions throughout North Yorkshire. With a focus on innovation in cleaning and caretaking services via digital tablet solutions, businesses that can offer robust and scalable platforms are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, enterprises with the capability to engage with sub-central government public authorities will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement exercise is structured to support the involvement of VCSEs, adding extra potential for such enterprises interested in expanding their market presence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleaning & Caretaking Management System RFI (Request for information)

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council seek to understand the market through this RFI, in terms of Cleaning and Caretaking Services, to help refine the requirements of the procurement exercise and likely timescales for producing this work. This process will also support understanding around potential budget requirements. The requirement is specifically the supply of 350 tablet devices to host the solution and a hosted application.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106809&TID=100111904&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060026-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2027 - 1 May 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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