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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Asset Management and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065dc0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement for Asset Management and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) Software

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065dc0

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Asset Management and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) Software." This procurement falls under the services category, aiming to engage suppliers specialising in software packages and IT services. Locations involved are in the UK, specifically the region UKF1. The procurement process currently involves two stages of preliminary market engagement: a written response due by 20th March 2026, followed by presentations and demonstrations from selected suppliers. The contract period is set from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential renewals extending up to September 2031.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the IT sector, particularly those offering software packages and consulting, development, and support services. Companies with expertise in asset management systems and CAFM solutions will find the engagement and subsequent bidding process an avenue for growth and exposure to new markets within the public sector. Businesses proficient in delivering high-quality software services are well-suited to compete in this tender, benefiting from the structured planning and potential long-term contract that Derbyshire County Council is offering. Prospective suppliers should prepare to showcase their capabilities during the presentation stage to stand out and secure opportunities within this procurement initiative.

## Notice

CST265 Preliminary Market Engagement for Asset Management and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) Software Please access the project via this link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=95eb57df-b813-f111-813c-005056b64545

### Planning Information

PME will be undertaken in 2 stages.
Stage 1 is a written response, by 20th March 2026.
Stage 2 is presentation and demonstration of selected suppliers from Stage 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019373-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## 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

- 4 Mar 2026 at 11:10 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019373-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017664-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019373-2026
  4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017664-2026
  27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=95eb57df-b813-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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