Scope
Description
Manchester City Council is conducting a preliminary market testing for a Registrars IT solution.
The system must be robust, stable and provide fully accurate stock management. The complete stock management accuracy is non-negotiable due to legal requirements for the handing of registration certificates.
The system will be used to enable citizens to make booking and purchase services provided by the Registrations service.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 August 2025
Engagement process description
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this Preliminary Market Engagement.
Manchester City Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to assess the capability of the Registrars IT System marketplace. The exercise will assist the Council gather insights in advance of a potential future procurement. Please note
this is not a call for competition and Manchester City Council reserves the right not to proceed to procurement.
We would like to invite you to attend a session in September where you can demonstrate your Registrars IT System solution. Please let us know of your intention to be included in the demonstrations by completing and submitting the 'Preliminary
Market Engagement Questionnaire - Registrars IT System' doc via the E-Procurement platform, CHEST.
A briefing note outlining the demonstrations (and dates planned to undertake these) is provided via the link below. Companies that have registered will also be required to submit a brief questionnaire, enabling the council to understand your capability in this space. This will be used for information purposes only.
Please indicate your interest in participating in the Preliminary Market Engagement Demonstration by submitting the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Registrars IT System doc via the E-Procurement platform the Chest, by Friday 22/08/25.
The demonstrations will take place virtually on week commencing 08/09/25.
The link to the CHES T advert can be found here:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c5f917a0-116e-f011-813a-005056b64545
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government