--- title: "Registrars IT System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b2c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # Registrars IT System Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b2c.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process aimed at gauging the market for a Registrars IT System. The contract, titled "Registrars IT System," focuses on the software and information systems industry and is set to take place in the Manchester region, specifically UKD33. The process involves a preliminary market engagement exercise meant to assess the capabilities of potential solutions. Interested parties are invited to participate in virtual demonstrations scheduled for the week commencing 8th September 2025, with a submission deadline for the corresponding questionnaire set on 22nd August 2025. This is not yet a formal call for competition, as the Council is still evaluating the feasibility of moving forward to procurement. This tender provides a fertile ground for businesses specialising in robust and accurate IT solutions for public services, particularly those focusing on stock management and booking systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative, stable, and legally compliant solutions stand a strong chance in this procurement due to the expected contract duration from April 2026 to March 2030. The procurement process represents an opportunity for businesses to expand their client portfolio by collaborating with a prestigious public authority like Manchester City Council, especially for those already registered with the e-business portal, the Chest. Engaging with this tender could lead to long-term growth and the establishment of significant relationships within the public sector. ## Notice Manchester City Council is conducting a preliminary market testing for a Registrars IT solution. The system must be robust, stable and provide fully accurate stock management. The complete stock management accuracy is non-negotiable due to legal requirements for the handing of registration certificates. The system will be used to enable citizens to make booking and purchase services provided by the Registrations service. ### Planning Information The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this Preliminary Market Engagement. Manchester City Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to assess the capability of the Registrars IT System marketplace. The exercise will assist the Council gather insights in advance of a potential future procurement. Please note this is not a call for competition and Manchester City Council reserves the right not to proceed to procurement. We would like to invite you to attend a session in September where you can demonstrate your Registrars IT System solution. Please let us know of your intention to be included in the demonstrations by completing and submitting the 'Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Registrars IT System' doc via the E-Procurement platform, CHEST. A briefing note outlining the demonstrations (and dates planned to undertake these) is provided via the link below. Companies that have registered will also be required to submit a brief questionnaire, enabling the council to understand your capability in this space. This will be used for information purposes only. Please indicate your interest in participating in the Preliminary Market Engagement Demonstration by submitting the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Registrars IT System doc via the E-Procurement platform the Chest, by Friday 22/08/25. The demonstrations will take place virtually on week commencing 08/09/25. The link to the CHES T advert can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c5f917a0-116e-f011-813a-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045154-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 10:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045154-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045154-2025 1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c5f917a0-116e-f011-813a-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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