---
title: "Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c29b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c29b

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## Summary

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process involving a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for a new Library management system. The process is instigated by this sub-central government authority located in Bracknell, UK. The procurement falls under the IT services and software package industries and focuses on services that enhance community, social, and personal services. Key upcoming dates include the invitation for pre-market engagement responses, which must be submitted by midday on Friday, 24th July 2026, via the Tenders Portal. This engagement is a critical step in shaping the procurement process that anticipates a significant contract value estimated at £500,000 to £600,000. The final decision is expected in the near future, with further notices to be issued by 27th November 2026.

This tender provides tremendous opportunities for growth for businesses offering IT services, software development, and support solutions. Companies with strong backgrounds in library management systems, or those looking to expand into community-oriented software solutions, are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Given the scale and the public service orientation of the project, both small and large organisations, including voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), have potential avenues for participation. The process allows for innovative solutions to support Bracknell Forest's library services, delivering both economic and social benefits. Interested parties should prepare to engage with the proposed requirements and demonstrate their ability to innovate within the sector.

## Notice

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system The Authority would like to investigate the provision of Library management system.

### Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Library management system being published, completed questionnaire must be received by Friday 24th July 2026 @ midday/12:00 via the Tenders Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register/) 
Advert link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d3e5d50c-1176-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062371-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 14:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062371-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062371-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d3e5d50c-1176-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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