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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage for procuring a Customer Relationship Management System, with the initial focus on conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, as well as IT services such as consulting and software development. The council aims to enhance customer interactions and service delivery through a cloud-based CRM solution that will function as a multi-channel access point for public services. Located in Sheffield, the preliminary engagement is scheduled to conclude by 4th September 2026, allowing potential suppliers to demonstrate their solutions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the CRM and IT services sector, particularly those capable of developing and supporting cloud-based solutions for local authorities. Companies with strengths in digital service delivery and customer contact management will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses with a strategic focus on long-term contracts and renewals, as indicated by the tender's potential extension date to 2036, could benefit from participating in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Customer Relationship Management System

Notice Description

The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand the current market for cloud-based CRM solutions suitable for a local authority environment. The Council is considering options for a solution that supports improved customer contact, digital service delivery and case management across council services. The solution will operate as the multi-channel front-door for access to council services.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement for Customer Relationship Management System. Please see document for further details of the requirements and the demonstration dates. https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/107783

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071381-2026
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

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
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2028 - 28 Jun 2032 4-5 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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