Tender

Education Management ICT system - SOFT MARKET TESTING

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Aug 2020 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Education Management ICT system - SOFT MARKET TESTING". This opportunity falls under the industry category of software and IT services, specifically focusing on education management systems. The tender is currently in the active planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 11 September 2020. The contract period is anticipated to start on 12 October 2020 and run until 30 March 2021. This is an open procedure to explore potential solutions that meet statutory duties and deliver best value.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT services sectors, particularly those offering innovative education management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to ensure inclusivity and foster competition. Companies capable of delivering consulting, software development, and support tailored to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Management ICT system - SOFT MARKET TESTING

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is considering options for the delivery of an education management system. As part of this, we will be conducting soft market testing for a system that can meet our needs, ensuring statutory duties adhered to and best value is achieved. Please find the document on The Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk NOTE, this is a SOFT MARKET TESTING opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-215f5f26-730f-4ff8-9d4b-714235ccdc3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd98ea7-03d7-43f3-9cc6-8d0c2894d68d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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