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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 070639/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Met Office
National registration number: PVZW-3234-DTLY

Postal address: Met Office
Town: Exeter
Region: Devon CC
Postal code: EX1 3PB
Country: United Kingdom

Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Preliminary Market Engagement for replacement of Human Capital Management systems
Reference number: DN822397

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies

II.1.4) Short description
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.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
1,200,000
Value (excluding VAT)
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
48000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKK – SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2028-05-01 00:00
End
2032-04-30 23:59
Duration
4 years

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-07-27 10:37

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-09-02 23:59
Engagement process description
The Preliminary Market Engagement is being conducted via the e-procurement portal ProActis. Please follow the link to ProActis 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.