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"published_requirement": "Sanctuary Group is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) with prospective suppliers and other interested organisations operating within the technology services market. This is a broad, multi-service opportunity across an enterprise technology estate currently estimated at approximately 265-300 applications, spanning SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft platforms and other enterprise technologies and supporting both operational and transformational technology services.\nSanctuary Group's Technology Directorate has undergone significant change across its operating model and technology estate. Sanctuary Group is therefore assessing sourcing arrangements for technology services that support the delivery, development, transformation and ongoing operation of the estate in 2027.\nThis engagement gives participating organisations an opportunity to contribute market insight and inform potential service groupings, sourcing approaches and procurement considerations before final decisions are made.\nThe purpose of this engagement is to:\n•\tProvide an overview of Sanctuary Group, its technology landscape and strategic objectives.\n•\tObtain market feedback on potential service groupings and sourcing approaches.\n•\tUnderstand supplier capability, capacity and appetite.\n•\tExplore potential procurement structures, routes to market and commercial models.\n•\tUnderstand mobilisation, transition and service-delivery considerations.\n•\tInform the development of Sanctuary Group's technology procurement strategy.\nOrganisations interested in participating should register with Group Procurement from publication. The supplier questionnaire is intended to be issued with, or shortly after, the notice. A supplier webinar is proposed for early-mid October 2026, with questionnaire responses proposed to close in October 2026. The indicative timetable is set out below.\nProcurement Objectives\nSanctuary Group is considering requirements across a range of technology service areas, including:\n•\tApplication Managed Services (AMS)\n•\tApplication Development, Product Management, Project Delivery and Programme Delivery Services\n•\tTechnology Consultancy & Advisory Services\n•\tData Services (Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Quality Management, Master Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Reporting & Analytics, Data Platforms and Storage Management)\n•\tData Integration & Ingestion Services\n•\tCloud Services & Platform Support\n•\tLicensing & Software Asset Management\n•\tAI, Innovation & Emerging Technologies\nThese services may apply across a range of technology platforms and business capabilities, including SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft platforms and other enterprise applications.\nThe service areas above are indicative and are intended to support market engagement and feedback. The final service structure, grouping, boundaries, scope, sourcing model and procurement approach have not been determined and will be informed by market feedback, commercial assessment, legal advice and governance decisions.\nSanctuary Group is interested in approaches that:\n•\tEncourage innovation, continuous improvement and thought leadership.\n•\tSupport effective competition and system integrations.\n•\tEnable participation by SMEs, specialist providers and larger organisations where appropriate.\n•\tProvide flexibility and scalability to meet changing requirements.\n•\tSupport efficient procurement and call-off arrangements.\n•\tDeliver demonstrable value for money.\n•\tSupport both business-as-usual and strategic transformational requirements.\n•\tEnable access to specialist skills and capabilities when required.\nAreas where Market Feedback is Sought\nSanctuary Group welcomes feedback on:\n•\tService groupings and lotting structures.\n•\tSupplier appetite for individual service areas and combinations of services.\n•\tSupplier capability and partnerships across individual and multiple service groupings.\n•\tThe benefits and risks of platform-specific versus platform-agnostic service models.\n•\tSuitable procurement routes, commercial frameworks and contractual arrangements.\n•\tCommercial and pricing approaches.\n•\tInformation required to support supplier participation and commercial engagement.\n•\tThe most appropriate treatment of Data Services and Integration Services, including whether they are best delivered separately, together, embedded within wider services or through alternative arrangements.\n•\tTransition and mobilisation considerations.\n•\tSupplier participation barriers and opportunities.\n•\tAny aspects of the proposed scope or approach that suppliers believe could be improved.\n•\tApproaches that maximise innovation, market participation and long-term value.\nEngagement Activities\nSanctuary Group currently intends to undertake the following engagement activities:\nSupplier Webinar\nInterested organisations may be invited to attend a market engagement webinar covering:\n•\tIntroduction to Sanctuary Group.\n•\tOverview of Sanctuary Group's technology environment.\n•\tStrategic objectives and priorities.\n•\tPotential service areas, sourcing considerations and procurement approaches.\n•\tIndicative timelines.\n•\tQuestions and answers.\nSupplier Questionnaire\nInterested organisations may be invited to complete a structured questionnaire seeking feedback on:\n•\tService areas and capabilities.\n•\tSupplier appetite.\n•\tService grouping and sourcing approaches.\n•\tProcurement and commercial considerations.\n•\tProcurement vehicle and route-to-market considerations.\n•\tTransition and mobilisation considerations.\n•\tParticipation barriers.\n•\tInnovation opportunities.\n•\tComparable market experience.\nSupplier Discussions\nSanctuary Group may invite organisations to participate in follow-up discussions to further explore market feedback or clarify responses where appropriate.\nExpressions of Interest\nOrganisations wishing to participate in this engagement should register their interest by contacting Group Procurement at:\ngroup.procurement@sanctuary.co.uk\nUsing the subject line:\nTechnology Services PME 2026\nWhen registering interest, organisations should provide:\n•\tOrganisation name.\n•\tPrimary contact name. It is the responsibility of the primary contact to forward the invitation to other attendees within their organisation. \n•\tContact email address.\n•\tSummary of relevant services and capabilities.\n•\tAreas of interest.\n•\tProposed attendees (where applicable).\nFollowing registration, Group Procurement will provide further information regarding engagement activities, webinar arrangements, questionnaires and any subsequent supplier discussions.\nIndicative Timetable\nPME Notice Publication: 21st September 2026\nSupplier Registration From Publication to 9th October 2026\nSupplier Questionnaire Issue:\tMinimum 1 week prior to the \nSupplier Webinar: Early- mid October 2026\nSupplier Discussions: October 2026\nQuestionnaire Submission Deadline: Late October 2026\nReview of Market Feedback: Late October 2026\nProcurement Strategy Confirmation: Following review of market feedback and internal advice\nThese dates are indicative only and may be amended. \nImportant Information\nSanctuary Group has not reached a final decision regarding:\n•\tProcurement structure.\n•\tService groupings.\n•\tLotting arrangements.\n•\tProcurement vehicle.\n•\tRoute to market.\n•\tCommercial model.\n•\tContractual arrangements.\n•\tSupplier model.\n•\tContract duration.\n•\tEstimated value.\n•\tImplementation approach.\nThe purpose of this engagement is to obtain market feedback and challenge assumptions before any final decisions are made.\nFeedback may inform:\n•\tProcurement strategy.\n•\tSourcing approach.\n•\tProcurement vehicle and route-to-market decisions.\n•\tService structures and groupings.\n•\tQualification and participation considerations.\n•\tProcurement and call-off mechanisms.\n•\tCommercial arrangements.\n•\tContractual arrangements.\n•\tTransition considerations.\nParticipation in this engagement is entirely voluntary and will not form part of any subsequent procurement process.\nParticipation, non-participation, discussions or responses provided during this engagement will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process.\nSanctuary Group reserves the right to amend, refine, combine, separate, postpone or discontinue any aspect of the proposed approach following completion of this engagement.\nSanctuary Group is not obliged to proceed with any procurement activity and makes no commitment to award any contract as a result of this engagement.\nTo support transparency, consistency of information and equal treatment, organisations should communicate through Group Procurement regarding this engagement.",
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