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Unit 4 Professional Services

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2025 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, involved the delivery of professional services aimed at optimising HR and payroll systems, under the title "Unit 4 Professional Services." This completed tender was conducted through an open procedure catering to the IT services industry, with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The services are to be delivered primarily in England, United Kingdom. The tendering process concluded on 30th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2025 and ending on 30th April 2026. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Unit 4 Business Software Limited, valued at £208,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in HR and payroll optimisation tools. Large enterprises are well-suited to compete in such complex procurement processes, aligning with the open procedure's inclusion targets and enhancing service delivery capabilities. By securing contracts with prominent contracting authorities like Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, businesses can expand their portfolios and gain recognition in the competitive IT consultancy space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit 4 Professional Services

Notice Description

Delivery of Unit 4 Professional Services - HR and Payroll Optimisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-557d1b59-87e6-47aa-8f1f-83c33a3020a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a841d78-efe1-4e5d-b1e2-0b4d829bac9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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