Planning

Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Aug 2024 at 12:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing," focused on software-related services. This tender involves library software packages and IT services, with delivery targeted in England, UK. Key dates include the publication date of 9th August 2024 and the engagement end date of 23rd August 2024. This soft market engagement aims to gather insights for an upcoming tender process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in library software and automation equipment to be part of a significant digital service expansion. Companies adept in information technology services are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement by offering solutions that meet public sector needs. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence in public library digital solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e5991a5-abce-4f22-8919-64afbe719cc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d877140d-4f72-41bf-bbdd-13798b222dbd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30238000 - Library automation equipment

48160000 - Library software package

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
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
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

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