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title: "002749 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Business Durham Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c481"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# 002749 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Business Durham Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c481

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## Summary

Durham County Council is in the preliminary stage of a procurement process for developing a Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP) under its Business Durham initiative. This process is part of the planning phase, as indicated in the procurement stage. Currently, the council is conducting preliminary market engagement with potential providers who can design and implement a comprehensive information system tailored to Business Durham's data needs across various teams. The procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems within the public administration industry, specifically targeting regions in the UK, such as UKC14. Key dates include the deadline for feedback and comments on 21st July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2027 and potentially extend until 31st July 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software package development and information systems, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions to data management requirements. Companies with expertise in creating advanced data systems for public sectors or those experienced with sub-central government agencies will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The tender creates a platform for long-term partnership with Durham County Council, promising a valued contract with potential renewal options, allowing businesses to expand their presence and influence in the public procurement sector. Interested parties can share feedback during the preliminary engagement phase, ensuring their solutions meet the exacting standards required by Business Durham.

## Notice

Business Durham aims to procure a provider who can design and implement an information system that will meet Business Durham's data requirements now and for the future. The project brief has been designed by a working group with representation from the four pillars of Business Durham plus marketing, business services and leadership teams. Each representative has provided an overview of their needs, in terms of inputting client/business data, reporting and analysis. Full system requirements can be accessed in the PME documents. This opportunity 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 Tuesday 21st July at 12 noon.

### Planning Information

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 Tuesday 21st July at 12 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063291-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063291-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063291-2026
  6th July 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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