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Apply4Online Application and Grants software

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract to Ascendant Solutions Ltd for the provision of Apply4Online Application and Grants software. The contract, valued at £74,130, is classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective process. This contract is crucial for the administration of Council Tax, Business Rates, economic business grants, and funding schemes related to housing Ukrainian guests, effective from 16th February 2025 to 15th February 2027. The project is located in Crewe, England, with the specific postal code CW1 2LL, and the tender process is complete with the award date being 14th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software solutions for public services and grant administration. Companies within this sector can leverage their expertise to support governmental schemes efficiently, thereby enhancing their market presence and potentially securing further contracts in public procurement. The selective procurement method signifies that businesses with a strong track record and relevant capabilities are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, providing bespoke software to meet specific public administration needs. The contract duration and scope indicate a stable and ongoing need for these services, thereby fostering sustained business growth and development for the supplier.

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Notice Title

Apply4Online Application and Grants software

Notice Description

This contract enables Revenues and Benefits services, Communities and Economic Development to continue using Apply4.Online, the service provider's bespoke software application for schemes associated with Council Tax, Business Rates, Economic business grants and for paying Sponsors who are housing Ukrainian guests on the Homes for Ukraine scheme. These schemes help CE services with the administration of government grants and grant applications from customers and was originally introduced during the pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60362a0e-9b86-4388-951e-5929c301b4a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f4bb46-bbe8-4d0d-ad56-ff4c8caab7d9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£74,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2LL
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
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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