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Provision of Travel Risk Management Service

Description: FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Travel Risk Management Providers for a Travel Risk Management Service to enhance the safety and security of the Authority's officers and its eligible contractors The successful provider will configure, implement and deliver a successful Travel Risk Management System and associated services to both FCDO and FCDO Services The selected Travel Risk Management (TRM) service will assist the Authority in maintaining its operational service delivery objectives, whilst fulfilling its duty of care obligations to its staff and the general public. It should have both preventative and reactive capabilities, combining mass communications and a more targeted facility during incident and crisis management (i.e. assisting in the preservation of life, maintaining operational delivery, protecting assets and upholding the Authority's reputation).

Summary: The current tender process initiated by FCDO Services, a central government authority based in Milton Keynes, seeks providers for a Travel Risk Management Service. The tender, titled "Provision of Travel Risk Management Service," falls under the services category with an emphasis on software packages and information systems as well as travel management services. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, invites submissions by 1st June 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 22nd May 2026. The anticipated service period spans from July 2026 to July 2029, with a potential extension for an additional year, reflecting its strategic importance in enhancing safety and security through comprehensive risk management capabilities in the UK and beyond.

Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement CRM/RFI/PRO/2026

Description: The Open University (OU) is requesting information regarding the provision of a modern, secure, cloud based Alumni and Philanthropy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, together with associated implementation, support, and ongoing service capabilities. This is a Request for Information (RFI) as market research only and not a procurement exercise.

Summary: The Open University is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a new project titled "Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement CRM/RFI/PRO/2026". The aim is to gather information on a modern, secure, cloud-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, specifically for alumni and philanthropy, including implementation, support, and ongoing service capabilities. This tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with specific interest in educational software packages. The procurement is being managed from Milton Keynes, UK, with key engagement milestones set for suppliers to express interest by 15th May 2026. The process is at the market research phase, with plans to potentially start the contract on 1st August 2027.

715855513 - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement

Description: Space portfolio and ISTARI Industry Day - Monday 29th June This industry day will be delivering an update on the National Armament Directive's (NAD's) Space portfolio landscape, providing an overview of the planned work and developments within the organisation's purview across all Space Capabilities. The day will also specifically focus on ISTARI (Space Based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Industry Day and include a briefing from the Authority to Industry, aimed at providing an up-to-date report on the scope, vision and context status for the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) ISTARI programme. ISTARI is the overarching programme initiated to deliver the UK's Space Based - Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) end-to-end requirements. ISTARI will cohere, integrate and adopt various Operational Concept Demonstrators (OCDs) to deliver an 'in-service' ISR capability under one (read more...)

Summary: The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a branch of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is planning a tender process for the ISTARI programme, focusing on Space Based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) capabilities. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with an in-person engagement event scheduled for 29th June 2026 at MoD Abbey Wood in Bristol. Registration for the ISTARI Industry Day is open until 5th June 2026, although it may close earlier if capacity is reached. The procurement plan involves a comprehensive update on space capabilities under the National Armament Directive and offers networking opportunities with various stakeholders. The process is conducted under the UK's public procurement regulations and is intended for the defence and space industry sectors.

AI-enabled Admissions Platform - University of Sunderland 0326

Description: The University of Sunderland (UoS) is exploring an AI-enabled Admissions platform capable of transforming the end-to-end applicant journey and addressing the limitations of our current systems, which rely heavily on manual processing and fragmented workflows and can no longer meet applicant expectations, competitive pressures, or peak period demand. UoS is broadly defining the areas as "Admissions" support in processing applications and handling offers and acceptances, and "Conversion" support, providing communications to offer-holding students to nurture them towards successful enrolment. The aim of this exercise is to understand the market's ability to support the UoS Admissions team and International Office for the 2026/27 intakes.

Summary: The University of Sunderland is currently in the planning stage for a new procurement process aimed at developing an AI-enabled Admissions platform. This project falls under the category of software packages and information systems, with an emphasis on transforming applicant processing and communication workflows. The total estimated contract value is £1,200,000, and the procurement is above the threshold, necessitating a transparent and competitive process. Relevant activities are scheduled to occur in Sunderland, specifically within the UKC23 region, with key preliminary market engagement milestones concluding on 8 May 2026. Online demonstrations with interested suppliers are to be conducted via Teams Meetings on select dates in May 2026, and the final contract period is expected to run from 20 September 2026 to 19 September 2031.

Anticoagulation Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)

Description: Background Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with the market in relation to the provision of a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for anticoagulation management. The Trust is seeking a proven, fully integrated Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) to support the safe and effective management of patients receiving anticoagulation therapy across two acute hospital sites. The replacement solution must support a high-volume, clinically critical service currently managing more than 800 patients, with approximately 200 anticoagulation dosing decisions undertaken each week. Given the high-risk nature of anticoagulant medicines, the Trust requires a mature, clinically validated system capable of supporting safe prescribing, efficient clinic operations, and robust governance arrangements. The Trust currently utilises the RAID anticoagulation system, which will be unsupported from 30th November 2026. A replacement (read more...)

Summary: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Anticoagulation Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS). This procurement, scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2029, aims to replace the currently unsupported RAID system by 30th November 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with an estimated gross value of £96,000. The Trust is conducting preliminary market engagement to assess potential solutions, with a response deadline of 14th May 2026. The project targets the healthcare sector, specifically the provision of clinical information systems and software implementation services, at locations across the South East of England, including Surrey and surrounding areas.

Pre-market Engagement for Finance System

Description: Derby College Group (herein referred to as ("DCG") wishes to assess the market and review available options for a new Financial Management System. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to identify interested organisations with whom DCG can engage in discussion with to understand the current marketplace in terms of available systems and functionality. This understanding will be used to determine a longer-term Finance System procurement strategy and ensure the robustness of specified requirement. Subject to PME findings a compliant tender is anticipated later in 2026 for mobilisation to commence ASAP with a delivery start date of 01 August 2027. This is not a competitive procurement, there will be no selection criteria applied nor is engagement in PME a prerequisite for tender. This process is designed to provide (read more...)

Summary: Derby College Group (DCG) is initiating a procurement process for a new Financial Management System, currently at the planning stage. The project, titled "Pre-market Engagement for Finance System," is designed to assess the marketplace and explore available options for enhancing their financial operations. The process is not yet at the tender stage; it focuses on preliminary market engagement to gather insights before forming a procurement strategy. Located in Derby, UK, with the involvement of AGM Procurement as the procuring entity, the market engagement deadline is set for 1st June 2026. The anticipated tender procedure aims for strategy development and system mobilisation to commence by 1st August 2027. This project falls under the 'goods' category, focusing on financial and accounting software packages, with a projected gross value of £350,000.

Gesture of Goodwill Platform/ App

Description: TPT currently uses a Gesture of Goodwill application to enable authorised colleagues to issue gestures of goodwill to customers during service recovery situations. The system allows colleagues to issue goodwill gestures to customers at the point of interaction. While the current solution supports the operational requirement, TPT has identified limitations around flexibility, reporting functionality and data configuration which require manual intervention to produce business reporting. TPT is therefore seeking to understand what improved functionality and capability may be available within the market. Further information can be found within the PME Information pack.

Summary: TransPennine Trains Limited, headquartered in Manchester, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new Gesture of Goodwill Platform/App. The project, under the title ID "TPT549", falls within the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems, IT services, and custom software development. This tender aims to address limitations in the existing system's flexibility, reporting capability, and data configuration. The procurement location encompasses the United Kingdom, specifically regions UKD3 and UKD. A key date in this process is the scheduled closure of the preliminary market engagement (PME) period on 15 May 2026, which invites potential suppliers to provide insights that could shape the procurement approach.

Applicant Tracking

Description: The force is looking to procure a new applicant tracking system (ATS) with a view to building upon our current recruitment processes using the latest developments in ATS to provide the best possible journey to our candidates.

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is inviting tenders for the procurement of a new applicant tracking system (ATS) under the title "Applicant Tracking". This competitive procedure is structured as a three-stage process and falls under the goods category, focusing on software and information systems, with an estimated value of £1,059,600. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th May 2026. The procurement will be executed through an open procurement method, and successful bidders will commence their contract on 20th October 2026, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The project is located in the UKC region, Newcastle, United Kingdom, and has a contract period end date set for 21st April 2031.

Scheduling and Metering Software

Description: United Utilities (UU) is undertaking a review of its billing platform and future scope requirements. The purpose of this PME is to understand the capability and capacity of the scheduling and metering tools in the market in order to inform any future billing platform procurement strategy. Interested parties will be required to complete an NDA and attend a supplier session. The objectives and requirements of scheduling and metering are outlined as below. Objectives 1) Consolidate field operations into a single platform Reduce fragmented tools and manual processes with one system managing all FMO, proactive and reactive jobs, from booking through to close. 2) Improve appointment efficiency Reduce failed visits and wasted field resource through better pre-appointment information, skill-matched scheduling and real-time engineer comms. 3) Create end-to-end visibility across (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Scheduling and Metering Software." This contract falls under the industry category of scheduling software packages and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Warrington, Great Sankey. The project is part of a private utility sector initiative and aims to review scheduling and metering tools required for United Utilities' billing platform. Key dates include potential supplier sessions scheduled for the weeks commencing 11th May 2026 and 18th May 2026, with a requirement that interested suppliers sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to participation. The procurement method involves preliminary market engagement, highlighting the organisation's interest in understanding the market's capabilities to inform future procurement strategies.

Third Party Patch Management

Description: The Council would like to consult the market through this PME prior to a tender potentially being issued over the next 6 months or so, regarding Third Party Patch Management. While Microsoft tools effectively manage Windows and Office updates, third-party applications normally require a separate management capability to ensure they are kept up-to-date. For some applications we use a third-party tool to automate the rollout of patches. This does not cover all applications so for some we manually download and apply the patches to the estate which can be time consuming and has operational overhead. This tool also does not cover server patching. The Council are seeking a third-party Patch Management software solution that integrates with Intune and works alongside Microsoft Configuration Manager to improve operational efficiency.

Summary: Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Third Party Patch Management". The council intends to enhance its software management capabilities by adopting a third-party patch management software solution that complements Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager, thereby improving operational efficiency. This project falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, and its scope will involve goods procurement within the UKF2 region, specifically in Leicester. Interested parties are invited to engage in the preliminary market engagement (PME) process by completing a short questionnaire available via the Council's e-tender portal, with submissions due by 22 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 30 September 2029.