---
title: "002554 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Provision of an Allotment Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067efd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# 002554 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Provision of an Allotment Management System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067efd

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is planning a procurement process for an IT allotment management system to assist in managing 170 allotment sites with 2,200 tenants. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to engage potential providers through a preliminary market engagement (PME) exercise. Interested parties can register on the Open Portal to access written response questions, with a deadline set for 24th April 2026 at 12 noon. The process is categorised under the industry-specific software package sector, and the contract, valued at £24,000, is expected to commence on 1st September 2026, with potential renewal extending up to 2032.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT systems, particularly those with experience in sector-specific software solutions. Companies that provide software tailored for public administration or allotment management are well-suited to partake in this engagement. By participating in this preliminary stage, businesses can influence the final tender specifications and potentially expand their client base within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in managing public authority contracts.

## Notice

Durham County Council are seeking to procure an IT system to assist in the management of its portfolio of 170 allotment sites and the 2,200 tenants who occupy the plots on those sites. The system will be used by 5 allotment management staff, 4 allotment maintenance staff, and 4 support staff. This notice forms part of our preliminary market engagement, offering you the opportunity to share feedback and comments before the opportunity is released for formal tender submissions. Interested providers can access the written response questions, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org The deadline for completed responses is Friday 24th April 2026 at 12 noon.

### Planning Information

Interested providers can access the written response questions, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org 
The deadline for completed responses is Friday 24th April 2026 at 12 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032379-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032379-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032379-2026
  9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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