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PME - Museums & Heritage sites Electronic Point of Sale, bookings management & on-line customer ticketing system

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 11:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 11:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "PME - Museums & Heritage sites Electronic Point of Sale, bookings management & on-line customer ticketing system." This tender focuses on the goods category, specifically software packages and information systems, and is intended for the United Kingdom, with operations centred in the UKF2 region. Currently, the procurement process is in the planning stage, with a scheduled engagement milestone due by 1st September 2026. Potential participants are invited to engage through a short questionnaire, accessible via the Council's EastMidsTenders portal. The advanced stage of planning indicates a well-structured procurement approach aimed at ensuring comprehensive engagement from interested suppliers.

This procurement represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in software development for heritage sites and museums, focusing on electronic sales and online ticketing systems. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive point of sale systems and managing customer bookings and ticketing processes digitally will find this opportunity well-suited to showcase their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their specialised skills and innovation can align with the Council's requirements. With the planning stage active, now is the ideal moment for eligible businesses to prepare and express their interest through the preliminary market engagement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME - Museums & Heritage sites Electronic Point of Sale, bookings management & on-line customer ticketing system

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Museums & Heritage sites Electronic Point of Sale, bookings management & on-line customer ticketing system.

Planning Information

Engagement will take the form of the completion of a short questionnaire. The questionnaire is available via the Council e-tender portal EastMidsTenders at the following link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for the opportunity using the project reference DN820546 - PME - Museums & Heritage sites Electronic Point of Sale, bookings management & on-line customer ticketing system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06befd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061208-2026
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
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
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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