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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wolverhampton City Council seeks Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) input from potential suppliers to establish asset valuations for other land and building & investment properties. The contract is within the services category, focussing on accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, as well as expert witness services. It is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 16th July 2026. Located in Wolverhampton, UK, this initiative is underpinned by legal provision 2023/54 and aims to understand market interest and potential service delivery approaches.

This tender presents opportunities particularly well-suited for SMEs in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, given the emphasis on asset valuations in public property domains. It encourages participation from businesses capable of providing innovative and efficient solutions for the valuation of municipal properties. Participants have the potential to foster long-term relationships with Wolverhampton City Council, earning credibility within the sub-central government sector, while contributing to strategic asset management for public authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Asset Valuation for Other Land and Building & Investment Properties

Notice Description

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish Asset Valuations for Other Land and Building & Investment Properties. The PME will provide an opportunity for City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market.

Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish Asset Valuations for Other Land and Building & Investment Properties. The PME will provide an opportunity for City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061620-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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