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Planning

19 Jul 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Stockport, UK, has initiated a preliminary market engagement process for a project titled "Multi Website Design Maintenance and Hosting and Support Services." The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Currently in the planning stage, the process includes a significant milestone where interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 31st August 2026. Subsequent to receiving expressions of interest, the full scope and details including dates and locations for the services will be provided. The future notice date for the commencement of the tender is set for 1st September 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st April 2027 and potentially extend until 31st March 2032.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the IT services sector, offering a framework agreement valued at approximately £105,000 per annum. The engagement covers website design, development, hosting, and support services, providing a comprehensive business opportunity for companies adept in these areas. Businesses that have experience with public sector contracts, possess the scalability for long-term service delivery, and can provide innovative digital solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in this opportunity. This procurement process offers a structured pathway through a framework agreement, which can serve as a stable foundation for expanding business operations within public sector frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multi Website Design Maintenance and hosting and Support Services

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Website Design, Development, Hosting and Support Services The services will be supplied via an appropriate Framework Agreement Value approx PS105k per annum

Planning Information

Expressions of Interest Via procurementshl@stockporthomes.org The full scope will be provided once we receive an expression of interest. Dates and Location will be provided later based on number of expressions received Clarification questions to: graham.duddle@stockporthomes.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068029-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
STOCKPORT HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3NQ
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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