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CWC25185MW - Preliminary Market Engagement For a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers

Wolverhampton City Council · Local authority

In brief

Wolverhampton City Council has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to see what solution exist for a Digital Solution to Support Care Leavers. The Reach Leaving Care Service at the Council supports 584 care experienced young people, as part of the service we are required to advertise out the local offer which outlines the support they are entitled to from 16-25 years ranging from identity, health, education, independence, finances and relationships. The local offer is provided under The Social Work Act 2017, and we would like a solution to be able to advertise this offer and support people in how to access this. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com The deadline for response has been extended to Midday (12 noon) on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 079029-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 085037-2025

About the buyer

  1. CCM1379 - OHU Software

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for LincolnshireNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon24 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £82kestimated
  2. EV Charging Infrastructure

    National Grid UK LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, WalesVehicles and fleet, IT services and software

    Closing soon3 days leftExpress interest3 lots

    £29.9mestimated
  3. Royal Navy Museums Broadband Services

    National Museum of the Royal NavyNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Northern IrelandIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £250kestimated
  4. Technical Implementation Partner & Business Change Partner (DASP)

    NHS Blood and TransplantNorth East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South WestIT services and software, Management consultancy

    Open7 days leftLow competition2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £9.17mestimated
  5. ESG Data

    LGPS Central LimitedWest MidlandsIT services and software

    Open7 days left

    £1.5mestimated

From notice 079029-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 2 December 2025, last updated 19 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.