{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbbd-2026-07-15T11:31:55+01:00", "date": "2026-07-15T11:31:55+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbbd", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-07661164", "name": "FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "07661164" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PVNP-5496-VCCV" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "Fairfax Multi Academy Trust", "locality": "Sutton Coldfield", "postalCode": "B75 7JT", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKG31" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "tenders@fmat.co.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://fmat.co.uk/", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-07661164", "name": "FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "The Trust is undertaking a preliminary market engagement (PME) exercise to better understand the market, available delivery approaches, supplier capability and potential options relating to the future development of a Contract, Procurement and Governance Management Platform for use within the education sector. The objective of this exercise is to gather information to support business case development and future decision-making. The Trust is interested in engaging with suppliers who have experience in software development, SaaS platforms, contract management systems, procurement solutions, governance and compliance platforms, workflow automation and education sector technology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to * Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms * Bespoke software development * Microsoft-based solutions * Google Workspace-based solutions * Contract and procurement management systems * Governance, compliance and reporting platforms * Cloud hosting and support arrangements * Ongoing maintenance and enhancement services The Trust wishes to better understand * Supplier capability and relevant experience * Available technology solutions and approaches * Hosting, support and maintenance models * Scalability and future development considerations * Intellectual property ownership approaches * Indicative implementation and ongoing support costs Interested organisations are invited to complete the supplier questionnaire available via the Microsoft Forms link provided below. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Phc8ZbV1cG?origin=lprLink Clarification questions may be submitted by email to: tenders@fmat.co.uk Responses received will be used solely to inform the Trust's understanding of the market and support future business case development. This engagement is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a procurement process, invitation to tender, commitment to procure, or commitment to award any contract. Participation in this exercise will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process should one take place. The Trust reserves the right not to proceed with any future procurement activity following this engagement.", "dueDate": "2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "066655-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066655-2026", "datePublished": "2026-07-15T11:31:55+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbbd", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Preliminary Market Engagement - Contract, Procurement and Governance Management Platform", "description": "The Trust is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand the market for the potential future development and implementation of a cloud-based Contract, Procurement and Governance Management Platform. The Trust is seeking information from suppliers with experience in software development, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, contract management platforms, governance systems, workflow solutions and education sector technology. The purpose of this engagement is to gather information regarding * Supplier capability and relevant experience * Potential delivery approaches * Platform and technology options * Hosting and support models * Scalability and future development considerations * Intellectual property ownership approaches * Indicative implementation and support costs The Trust is particularly interested in solutions capable of supporting contract management, procurement activities, governance oversight, reporting, workflow automation and integration with common business applications. This engagement is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a procurement process, invitation to tender, commitment to procure or commitment to award a contract. 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