Award

20 007 Schools and educational online trading platform

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2021 at 09:43

Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2021 at 09:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is conducting a procurement process to secure a supplier for an online trading platform aimed at schools and educational settings. This procurement, initiated through an open procedure, has an estimated contract value of £75,000 and is classified under software programming and consultancy services. The tender period ended on 4th June 2021, while the contract is projected to commence on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st July 2024. Interested organisations were required to register their expression of interest via the Council's electronic Contract and Tender Management System, with specific requirements to be fulfilled in the Request for Quotation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology solutions, particularly those offering software development and consultancy services tailored for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement guidelines indicate suitability for smaller businesses. The successful supplier will engage with Cheshire East schools, potentially leading to further collaborations and expansion within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

20 007 Schools and educational online trading platform

Notice Description

Cheshire East Borough Council are looking to find a supplier to provide an online trading platform for the use of schools and other educational settings. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council's electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. Expressions of interest must be by way of completion and return of the Request for Quotation('RFQ') (in accordance with the requirements set out in the RFQ) by the date and time specified. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN542472. The values given in this notice are only estimations- the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e2c2c92-ac57-4efc-ae83-dceba47dd759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3bae68-2c7d-4767-892f-5015e41238f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lydia Russell
Contact Email
lydia.russell@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTLINE DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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