Award

16 208.Media Communications Software

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2017 at 14:13

Tender

29 Nov 2016 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of web-hosted Media and Communications management software, identified as "16 208.Media Communications Software." This procurement was initially published on 29th November 2016 and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract has an estimated value of £60,000 and spans from 13th February 2017 to 31st January 2022. The procurement process included a tender period that closed on 23rd December 2016, with submissions collected through The Chest procurement portal, located in Sandbach, England. The software aims to enhance the management of media activity including tracking releases, inquiries, and maintaining a database of contacts.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on communications management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in automated data entry and media management systems would be well-positioned to compete, as Cheshire East Council aims to transition from manual processes to more efficient automated solutions. With the government steadily investing in innovative technologies, this contract could catalyse further growth for businesses within the software development sector.

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Notice Title

16 208.Media Communications Software

Notice Description

***Contract Awarded.***Cheshire East Council requires a web-hosted Media and Communications management software which will be used to record media activity (releases, enquiries, interview requests etc.), record relevant coverage and hold a database of journalist and stakeholder contacts. We need to be able to link different types of activity, records and coverage and report effectively across a range of criteria. While the systems and processes currently used involve mostly manual data entry we are interested to learn what options are available for both manual and automated data entry where appropriate. Additional information: Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline. Submissions to be received by 12noon Friday 23rd December 2016

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49f21058-1102-4bb7-b5e5-af9e2b15869b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525056bc-7d24-42c3-8e76-8598694ade1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Ashworth
Contact Email
michael.ashworth@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

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