---
title: "Pre-Market Engagement for Microsites Framework - Website-hosting, Development and Associated Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059de7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059de7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-19"
---

# Pre-Market Engagement for Microsites Framework - Website-hosting, Development and Associated Support

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059de7

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is engaging in a pre-market engagement process for a Microsites Framework involving website hosting, development, and associated support services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on gathering market interest and information to shape a potential future procurement. The industry categories involved are Software Package and Information Systems and IT Services, with the contract covering the UK region, specifically Leicester. Key dates include a due date for engagement responses on 3rd November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive website hosting and associated support services. It is well-suited for innovative SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements. By participating in the engagement process, businesses can help influence the structure of the upcoming procurement, giving them a competitive edge in future tenders. Additionally, engaging with this opportunity can help businesses develop partnerships with a sub-central government authority, potentially leading to long-term growth opportunities.

## Notice

To gather interest and information from the market for website hosting, website development and associated support services to help shape a potential future procurement that may take place.

### Planning Information

To gather interest and information from the market for website hosting, website development and associated support services to help shape a potential future procurement that may take place.
Further details can be found in the link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8625de9a-3a95-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058009-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 09:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058009-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058009-2025
  19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8625de9a-3a95-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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