--- title: "Soft Market Testing: Replacement PPM Tool" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604c8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-13" --- # Soft Market Testing: Replacement PPM Tool Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604c8.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council, is currently in the planning stage and focuses on the replacement of the Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tool. With an industry classification under goods, specifically software packages and systems, the engagement pertains to scheduling, productivity, and project management software. Prospective suppliers are invited to explore the preliminary market engagement for this tender, with responses due by 4th February 2026. The location of delivery is within the UKH12 region, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2028. This tender presents opportune prospects for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand within the software industry sector. Companies with capabilities in developing comprehensive PPM platforms or providing like-for-like replacements of Project Online/PWA functionalities, including integration with Microsoft tools and financial systems, are well positioned to compete. Successful suppliers will have the opportunity to contribute to enhancing governance, resource management, and technological integration for the council, supporting long-term partnership and innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to governance and cost efficiency. ## Notice The Council has been using Project Online Web App (PWA) as the primary Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) platform for several years, alongside: integration with Microsoft Project, Power BI reporting packs, workflow tools (e.g., stage-gate progression and approvals), SharePoint project sites, and in-house finance systems. The Council seeks to understand market capabilities for either: (a) a like-for-like replacement of key Project Online/PWA functionality including integration with Microsoft Project (if possible), retention of Power BI reporting packs, retention of workflow tools such as stage gates, and integration with in-house finance systems; and/or (b) a modern, comprehensive PPM platform that additionally provides resource management, roadmapping, portfolio prioritisation, and benefits realisation. The desired outcome is to maintain or enhance governance workflows; maintain or enhance reporting; achieve robust integration to in-house finance systems; provide modern portfolio management; improve resource management; offer roadmapping; ensure usability; support security and compliance; and minimise total cost of ownership. Further information can be found in the CCC PPM Market Engagement Instruction document. ### Planning Information Bidders are asked to read the Market Engagement document and provide responses via the MS forms questionnaire. All information can be found on the Authority's Etendering system ProContract see link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aee88c36-8df0-f011-813c-005056b64545 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyedoDJBk4flIgjSjjJVHa9RUODFKUzgxUVc1V0U5OE00SkhTTUpWSkxEUi4u ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002720-2026 | | 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 | 13 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 72212331 - Project management software development services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2026 at 14:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002720-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002720-2026 13th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyedoDJBk4flIgjSjjJVHa9RUODFKUzgxUVc1V0U5OE00SkhTTUpWSkxEUi4u - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aee88c36-8df0-f011-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ - 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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