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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a "Global Agent Management Platform Market Engagement." This preliminary market engagement is centred around the procurement of an agent management platform to manage agent relationships, contracts, and associated activities. Located in Portsmouth, UK, this initiative falls within the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting software and computer-related services. The market engagement process is currently open for participation until 3rd August 2026. The contracting period is projected to commence on 1st December 2026 and extend until 30th November 2029, with the possibility of renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, specifically those providing software-related services, data services, and consultancy. Engaging in this process allows companies to showcase their solutions and practices, potentially influencing future technical requirements of the University of Portsmouth. Businesses capable of providing innovative, scalable, and compliant agent management platforms are well-suited to compete and establish valuable partnerships with the University. Moreover, participation in this market engagement might position companies for future procurement opportunities valued at approximately £228,000 GBP.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Global Agent Management Platform Market Engagement

Notice Description

The University of Portsmouth is currently assessing options for the potential procurement of an Agent Management Platform to support the management of agent relationships, contracts, commissions, performance and compliance activities. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is an exploratory exercise and does not form part of a formal procurement procedure. Participation in this PME does not create any obligation on the part of the University to initiate or proceed with a procurement process. Furthermore, a decision not to participate in this exercise will not preclude any supplier from being considered in future tendering opportunities. The primary objective is to gain a deeper understanding of the market landscape, possible solutions and their functionality, industry best practices, indicative pricing models, and social value opportunities.

Planning Information

Please register your organisation on the University Intend portal, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home whereby you will be able to access this project on intend and express your interest /complete the short market engagement questionnaire. If you have any questions please submit them using the intend correspondence function for this market engagement project. If you are unable to access please contact procurement@port.ac.uk Deadline for submission of market engagement questionnaires is 03/08/2026 at 1700hrs (GMT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068346-2026
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
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

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