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Targeted Communications System

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2024 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for a "Targeted Communications System" aimed at enhancing customer experience communications. The contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is planned for implementation in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, had a tender period ending on 2nd December 2024 and a contract period from 7th December 2024 to 6th December 2028. The contract was awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited on 5th December 2024, with a total value of £131,650.52.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital communications and software systems, particularly those with experience in supporting customer experience initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find similar tenders favourable, given the inclusivity of such organisations in this procurement process. Companies with a strong portfolio in digital tools and software solutions can leverage this contract to build a trusted relationship with public sector buyers, like Cheshire East Council, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Communications System

Notice Description

Targeted Communications System Key Digital Comms tool for supporting Customer Experience Communications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b2ed634-d545-46c9-8df3-5ccbd74aa1e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2056865-ae08-4181-9599-ccfe7ca55a37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,650 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2024 - 6 Dec 2028 4-5 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 COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Hagan
Contact Email
simon.hagan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01270 686974

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW2 5DH
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
Willaston and Rope
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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