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title: "Soft Market Testing for Revenues & Benefits Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and Core System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6cc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Soft Market Testing for Revenues & Benefits Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and Core System

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6cc

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## Summary

Wirral Council has initiated a planning process for a public procurement to modernise its Revenues and Benefits systems, as well as the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). The procurement falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This project is associated with the UKD74 region, specifically Wallasey, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with key deadlines including a milestone due on 13th July 2026 for engaging with the market. The main objective is to identify strategic directions and modernisation needs for the new systems, ensuring they are resilient, efficient, and cost-effective. Potential contracts could start in early 2028 with a planned duration of five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in IT services to engage with a sub-central government authority. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and support in software development and Internet services would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. By participating in this procurement, businesses can showcase their expertise in delivering modern, value-for-money services while fostering a collaborative relationship with Wirral Council in shaping the future of its service delivery. The planning stage and market engagement initiative provide an early entry point for interested parties to influence the procurement and design of the future systems.

## Notice

Wirral Council is currently progressing a Business Case, in relation to its contractual position and forthcoming programme of work to consider replacement of the existing Revenues and Benefits systems. This includes consideration for both the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and core Revenues and Benefits system. This document is intended to provide early visibility of the Council's strategic direction, the challenges with current systems, and the proposed phased approach to modernisation. It also supports engagement with internal and external stakeholders to help shape the future solution, procurement approach, and service design to ensure delivery of a resilient, efficient, and value-for-money service. (Please note the Contract start and end dates are unknown at this point, but for the purposes of this exercise we have set it at 5 years for now).

### Planning Information

Please see Soft Market Testing document on The Chest Portal under DN819169

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057028-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2033 |
| 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 | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057028-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057028-2026
  17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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