---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for replacement of Human Capital Management systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3fc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement for replacement of Human Capital Management systems

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3fc

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## Summary

The Met Office, a renowned central government authority in the UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the replacement of Human Capital Management systems. This initiative is classified under the software package and information systems industry category, with a preliminary market engagement being conducted to understand market capabilities and gather strategic information. Potential suppliers are invited to participate via the ProActis e-procurement portal, with the milestone scheduled for 2nd September 2026. The contract, valued at an estimated £1.2 million, will cover a significant period from May 2028 to April 2032, and is intended for goods delivery within the UKK region.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software and information systems. Engaging in this preliminary market engagement enables businesses to contribute to strategic planning and potentially influence the procurement specifications. Companies with expertise in human capital management solutions can capitalise on this opportunity, leveraging their innovation to provide competitive inputs. Participation in the early stages of such a procurement process may enhance visibility and establish key relationships with central government bodies, paving the way for future collaboration.

## Notice

The purpose of this engagement is to gain a current understanding of the market for Human Capital Management solutions. We are seeking high-level information from suppliers to help refine strategic planning, confirm market capability, understand likely costs and risks, and inform a future Request for Proposal or other formal procurement activity.

### Planning Information

The Preliminary Market Engagement is being conducted via the e-procurement portal ProActis. Please follow the link for further information. You will need to register on ProActis to access further information. The registration is free. We are seeking an input from potential suppliers via the Request for Information that can be accessed on ProActis. All Q&A will also be managed via the ProActis.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=899a521e-ad86-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/070645-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2028 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070645-2026
- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070639-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070645-2026
  27th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070639-2026
  27th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=899a521e-ad86-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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