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UOW996 - CAFM Software

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 15:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, a public authority classified as sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process for a new Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system under the identifier UOW996. This project, pivotal to the improvement of estate management, maintenance operations, compliance management, and space utilisation, falls under the goods category in the software package and information systems industry. Located at Henwick Grove, Worcester, the University is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 29th June 2026. Interested parties are required to complete a questionnaire and submit it by 17th July 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2027 and will run until 28th February 2032, with a gross value estimate of £768,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software development and facilities management sectors, particularly those specialising in software packages and management solutions tailored to industry-specific needs, as per the CPV classifications. Companies with expertise in CAFM systems can benefit from engaging with this procurement process to deliver a comprehensive software suite designed to enhance operational efficiency at the University. Firms that can demonstrate innovative solutions in space and compliance management, alongside a robust understanding of public sector operations, will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW996 - CAFM Software

Notice Description

The purpose of this PME is to maximise transparency and competition, while helping the University of Worcester shape a future CAFM solution that delivers meaningful improvements to estate management, maintenance operations, compliance management and space utilisation. The University of Worcester is seeking to procure and implement a new Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system to support estate management, facilities services, planned and reactive maintenance, compliance obligations and space management requirements.

Planning Information

Interested parties should complete the questionnaire and return it to the University by Friday 17 July 2026 @ 10am Completed questionnaires should be submitted using the University’s tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060891-2026
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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