--- title: "Newcastle Furniture Service - Stock Management and Planning System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b370" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b370" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b370.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b370.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Newcastle Furniture Service - Stock Management and Planning System Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b370 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b370) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b370.json) ## Summary Newcastle City Council is currently in the planning phase of procuring a new stock management and planning system for the Newcastle Furniture Service. This initiative falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, and IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with procurement activities concentrated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the UKC22 region of the United Kingdom. Provisional timelines highlight a significant milestone with the submission of all supporting documentation by 17:00 on Friday, 3rd July 2026. Interested parties must register and express interest through the OPEN e-tendering portal, as part of the Council's pre-market engagement exercise designed to refine their digital requirements and commissioning approach based on market feedback. This tender presents a notable opportunity for software companies and IT service providers, particularly those experienced in developing stock management and planning systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria in place. This engagement not only serves as an entry point to collaborate with a prominent public authority but also allows businesses to shape future procurement specifications through their input. By engaging early in this process, businesses can position themselves as instrumental partners in enhancing the digital infrastructure of Newcastle's public services, thus fostering significant business growth and credibility within the region. ## Notice Newcastle City Council (NCC) is seeking to engage with suppliers to explore suitable software solutions for the Newcastle Furniture Service (NFS). The software is required for the day to day running of the service. This exercise aims to communicate NCC's digital requirements and gather feedback from the market. The insights received will inform the development of the Council's specification and future commissioning approach. Suppliers are encouraged to register their interest as early as possible via the OPEN portal (https://www.open-uk.org/) Project: Newcastle's Furniture Service Stock Management and Planning System Project # OPEN20261277 Please send all correspondence through the portal and contact sophie.hendry@newcastle.gov.uk only if necessary. ### Planning Information Suppliers are encouraged to be registered on both the OPEN e-tendering portal and the Central Digital Platform. The Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise comprising a series of engagement sessions and a questionnaire, which are available via the OPEN portal: https://www.open-uk.org/ Project Title: Newcastle Furniture Service Stock Management and Planning System. Open: Project # OPEN20261277 Suppliers are invited to register their interest as early as possible by submitting correspondence via the OPEN portal, confirming their wish to be considered for an engagement session. Sessions will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All supporting documentation and completed market engagement questionnaires, must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday 3rd July 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057282-2026 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 1 May 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## 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 - 17 Jun 2026 at 15:01 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057282-2026 - 11 Jun 2026 at 15:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055421-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057282-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055421-2026 11th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/ - https://www.open-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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