--- title: "Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System - Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) - Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System - Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) - Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659b3.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is initiating a procurement process for their Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System within the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) sphere. This tender, focusing on software packages and IT services, is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement exercise set to take place. Interested suppliers are encouraged to confirm their interest by completing the required documentation by the deadline of 27th February 2026, allowing further engagement into March for potential demonstrations. The project is situated within the Manchester region, classified under the services industry category, with the implementation expected to be during the contract period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT services to expand their operations and footprint within the public sector. Companies that have robust solutions capable of supporting housing service directorates will find this tender particularly fruitful for business growth. Given the nature of the software and consultancy services sought, firms with expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive IT systems for maintenance and repairs will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers who successfully engage in this process may secure a role in the initial implementation phase, with potential future contracts available for ongoing operations, maintenance, and support, thereby offering continued business opportunities. ## Notice Manchester City Council are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the Council's new Repairs and Maintenance IT Software System - Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) opportunity which will support the Council's Housing Services Directorate. Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise link here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c1c1a406-800e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Please note, the estimated contract dates provided in this notice are for the estimated system implementation phase ONLY. The Council is determining whether a further contract, upon completion of implementation, may be required for ongoing operations, maintenance, and/or support. If you have any questions around this, please raise these through the Chest messaging function at your earliest opportunity. ### Planning Information Interested suppliers must be confident in their ability to deliver a software system which will support the Council's Housing Services Directorate with a range of key software features as required and as outlined in the Summary of Requirements, found within the relevant documentation, found at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c1c1a406-800e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The documentation contains information about the proposed stages which form this preliminary market engagement exercise. These stages will begin with the completion and submission of a short questionnaire and may lead to interested suppliers being given the opportunity to present a demonstration to the Council, showcasing what their system can offer in line with the Council's requirement. If you would like to confirm your interest in this opportunity, you must complete the documentation published here: and return as an attachment, via the Chest, before the deadline of 27 February 2026 (12pm, noon). Whilst the deadline for submitting interest in this exercise will close on 27 February 2026, the engagement period may run into March to allow for the demonstrations to be delivered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 20 Feb 2026 at 17:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015864-2026 20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c1c1a406-800e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - 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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