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Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 14:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process involving a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for a new Library management system. The process is instigated by this sub-central government authority located in Bracknell, UK. The procurement falls under the IT services and software package industries and focuses on services that enhance community, social, and personal services. Key upcoming dates include the invitation for pre-market engagement responses, which must be submitted by midday on Friday, 24th July 2026, via the Tenders Portal. This engagement is a critical step in shaping the procurement process that anticipates a significant contract value estimated at £500,000 to £600,000. The final decision is expected in the near future, with further notices to be issued by 27th November 2026.

This tender provides tremendous opportunities for growth for businesses offering IT services, software development, and support solutions. Companies with strong backgrounds in library management systems, or those looking to expand into community-oriented software solutions, are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Given the scale and the public service orientation of the project, both small and large organisations, including voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), have potential avenues for participation. The process allows for innovative solutions to support Bracknell Forest's library services, delivering both economic and social benefits. Interested parties should prepare to engage with the proposed requirements and demonstrate their ability to innovate within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system The Authority would like to investigate the provision of Library management system.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system being published, completed questionnaire must be received by Friday 24th July 2026 @ midday/12:00 via the Tenders Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register/) Advert link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d3e5d50c-1176-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c29b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062371-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH 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
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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