---
title: "Soft Market Testing for Asset Management Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c430"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
---

# Soft Market Testing for Asset Management Software

Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c430

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## Summary

St Helens Council, a sub-central government public authority located in St Helens, UK, is in the planning stage for re-procuring Asset Management Software. This exercise aims to replace several Asset Management software systems set to end in the next two years. The procurement process focuses on services within the IT category, particularly consulting, software development, and support for the Operations Department, covering Highways & Infrastructure and Open Spaces. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest via The Chest Portal by 12 noon on Monday, 27th July 2026. The procurement process is above threshold, targeting an initial contract period from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2033, with potential renewal until 31st March 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those experienced in consulting, software development, and support. The focus is on companies capable of delivering comprehensive Asset Management solutions tailored to local government needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation in this competitive procurement process, implying a preference for innovation and agility. Engaging with this opportunity allows businesses to potentially forge long-term relationships with a prominent UK public authority, thereby fostering growth and expanding market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Within the next 2 years, the contract for several of St Helens Borough Council's Asset Management software systems will come to an end. We have therefore decided to look at a whole market re-procurement exercise to understand what is available to cover a range of services across the Operations Department, including (but not limited to) Highways & Infrastructure and Open Spaces

### Planning Information

Please submit all expression of interest via The Chest Portal (Proactis) by 12 noon on Monday 27th July 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063149-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 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 | ST HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 10:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063149-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063149-2026
  6th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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