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PME for Adult Education & Community Learning Management Information System

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 07:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for discovering a suitable solution to provide an Adult Education & Community Learning Management Information System. This procurement, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, is aimed at meeting the needs of the public authority - sub-central government. The planning stage includes a crucial deadline on 3rd August 2026, marking the end of the preliminary market engagement (PME) submission period. Situated in Scunthorpe, the procurement will potentially deliver solutions within the UKE13 region and the contract is projected to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information systems to expand into the public sector. Companies that can provide robust management information systems tailored for adult education and community learning will find this an enticing chance to establish a foothold with a local government body such as North Lincolnshire Council. The tender favours entities capable of demonstrating extensive experience in delivering sophisticated software solutions capable of improving educational outcomes and community engagement. By actively participating in the planning stages and PME, businesses can position themselves as key contenders in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME for Adult Education & Community Learning Management Information System

Notice Description

The Council are seeking engagement for a solution to deliver an Adult Education & Community Learning Management Information System

Planning Information

Clarification period ends - 29/07/26 PME submission ends 03/08/26 Via online portal - https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d05d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068934-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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