---
title: "Application Patching (Preliminary Market Engagement)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06739b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Application Patching (Preliminary Market Engagement)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06739b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Application Patching (Preliminary Market Engagement)". This process is classified under the computer-related services and software maintenance and repair services categories. The opportunity relates to managing, maintaining, and securing software on corporate devices. Located in London, the engagement is part of a preliminary market exercise with a deadline set for 15 April 2026. Interested suppliers are required to complete a Market Engagement Exercise Questionnaire via the capital eSourcing portal. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 01 August 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2029, with a total estimated value of £300,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in software services to expand their market presence. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on innovative software management solutions. Companies with expertise in computer services and software maintenance will find this engagement beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and securing long-term contracts with a reputable public authority. Participation in this tender could enhance business growth as well as facilitate networking with local government bodies, thereby strengthening business portfolios within the tech industry.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and service offerings offerings that support the management, maintenance, and security of software deployed across corporate devices.

### Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement exercise will required to complete a Market Engagement Exercise Questionnaire accessible via the capital eSourcing portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031540-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W6 9JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Hammersmith Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:51 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031540-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027206-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031540-2026
  7th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027206-2026
  25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.capitalesourcing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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