--- title: "CWC25185MW - Preliminary Market Engagement For a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-19" --- # CWC25185MW - Preliminary Market Engagement For a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed35.json) ## Summary Wolverhampton City Council is actively planning a procurement process, inviting interest for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. This initiative underlines the council's effort to support 584 care-experienced young individuals through the Reach Leaving Care Service. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. Located in Wolverhampton, UKG, the procurement is currently in the planning stage. The council has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement to identify existing solutions, with responses to be submitted by midday on 6th January 2026 after an extension. The intention is to enhance the advertisement of support available to care leavers under The Social Work Act 2017. The official start date of the contract is slated for 1st February 2026, lasting until 31st January 2027. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the digital and software industries to collaborate with the public sector to deliver critical social services. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in software and information systems, specifically tailored to the needs of social care and youth support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged, reflecting the tender's focus on inclusivity and innovation. By participating, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector while contributing positively to the community by enabling better access and resource management for care leavers in the region. ## Notice Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to see what solution exist for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. The Reach Leaving Care Service at the Council supports 584 care experienced young people, as part of the service we are required to advertise out the local offer which outlines the support they are entitled to from 16-25 years ranging from identity, health, education, independence, finances and relationships. The local offer is provided under The Social Work Act 2017, and we would like a solution to be able to advertise this offer and support people in how to access this. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com The deadline for response has been extended to Midday (12 noon) on Tuesday 6th January 2026. ### Planning Information Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to see what solution exist for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. The Reach Leaving Care Service at the Council supports 584 care experienced young people, as part of the service we are required to advertise out the local offer which outlines the support they are entitled to from 16-25 years ranging from identity, health, education, independence, finances and relationships. The local offer is provided under The Social Work Act 2017, and we would like a solution to be able to advertise this offer and support people in how to access this. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com The deadline for response has been extended to Midday (12 noon) on Tuesday 22nd January 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085037-2025 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 19 Dec 2025 at 15:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085037-2025 - 2 Dec 2025 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079029-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085037-2025 19th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079029-2025 2nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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