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Preliminary Market Engagement for a Trade Waste Software Solution

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 14:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for a Trade Waste Software Solution." The initiative aims to explore potential software solutions to enhance the city's commercial waste management services. Businesses interested in participating must register on the Council's In-tend e-tendering portal by midday on the 5th of August 2026. Key information gathering milestones are part of this engagement, with a formal notice scheduled for 1st December 2026. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically targeting the software package and information systems sector, and is planned to take place in Birmingham, UKG31 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software businesses, particularly those offering robust solutions for service operations, including account and contract management, route planning, and integration with financial systems like Oracle. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering competitive bidding and innovation. Companies capable of delivering bespoke trade waste management software solutions stand to benefit by gaining access to governmental projects, supporting both business growth and the enhancement of public services. The provision for SMEs in the lot structure ensures accessibility to a diverse range of vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for a Trade Waste Software Solution

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the range of software solutions available in the market to support its Trade Waste service operations. The Trade Waste service manages commercial waste collections for businesses across the city. The existing platform supports operational processes including customer account management, round and route management, contract management, operational worksheets, driver tablet integration, reporting, and integration with Oracle (Brindley) for invoicing. This Preliminary Market Engagement is being conducted to gather information from suppliers regarding available solutions, capabilities, indicative delivery approaches, and commercial models that could support the future delivery of Trade Waste services. If you are interested in participating in this PME, please register online against the project via the Council's In-tend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc. Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this PME must be made via this on-line process. Once registered on the portal interested parties must complete Section 7 Supplier Preliminary Market Test Questionnaire and submit via the e-portal by 12 midday on the 5th August 2026.

Planning Information

If you are interested in participating in this PME, please register online against the project via the Council’s In-tend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc. Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this PME must be made via this on-line process. Once registered on the portal interested parties must complete Section 7 Supplier Preliminary Market Test Questionnaire and submit via the e-portal by 12 midday on the 5th August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d12a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069308-2026
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
SME
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
1 Dec 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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