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002749 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Business Durham Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 14:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is in the preliminary stage of a procurement process for developing a Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP) under its Business Durham initiative. This process is part of the planning phase, as indicated in the procurement stage. Currently, the council is conducting preliminary market engagement with potential providers who can design and implement a comprehensive information system tailored to Business Durham's data needs across various teams. The procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems within the public administration industry, specifically targeting regions in the UK, such as UKC14. Key dates include the deadline for feedback and comments on 21st July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2027 and potentially extend until 31st July 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software package development and information systems, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions to data management requirements. Companies with expertise in creating advanced data systems for public sectors or those experienced with sub-central government agencies will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The tender creates a platform for long-term partnership with Durham County Council, promising a valued contract with potential renewal options, allowing businesses to expand their presence and influence in the public procurement sector. Interested parties can share feedback during the preliminary engagement phase, ensuring their solutions meet the exacting standards required by Business Durham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002749 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Business Durham Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP)

Notice Description

Business Durham aims to procure a provider who can design and implement an information system that will meet Business Durham's data requirements now and for the future. The project brief has been designed by a working group with representation from the four pillars of Business Durham plus marketing, business services and leadership teams. Each representative has provided an overview of their needs, in terms of inputting client/business data, reporting and analysis. Full system requirements can be accessed in the PME documents. This opportunity forms part of our preliminary market engagement, offering you the opportunity to share feedback and comments before the opportunity is released for formal tender submissions. Interested providers can access the written response questions, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org The deadline for completed responses is Tuesday 21st July at 12 noon.

Planning Information

This notice forms part of our preliminary market engagement, offering you the opportunity to share feedback and comments before the opportunity is released for formal tender submissions. Interested providers can access the written response questions, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org The deadline for completed responses is Tuesday 21st July at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063291-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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
DURHAM COUNTY 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
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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