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Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council, located in Crewe, England, has awarded a contract for a Web Content Engagement System intended for council websites. This contract, classified under software package and information systems, falls within the services category, targeting the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a pre-established list of qualified suppliers. The tender stage concluded in January 2026, with the award finalised on 28 January 2026. The contract, valued at £219,360, commenced on 1 February 2026 and will extend until 31 January 2029, providing a substantial timeline for implementation and service delivery.

Offering opportunities for growth, this contract presents an enticing prospect for businesses specialising in developing engagement platforms, particularly those with experience in public sector digital solutions. Although the procurement did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like Zengenti Ltd, which emerged as the successful supplier, demonstrate the competitive advantage. Being part of such projects enhances credibility and opens doors to further contractual partnerships within the government sector, fostering business expansion and reinforcing expertise in software solutions tailored to public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites

Notice Description

Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bcbaa99-b870-45f7-946f-b83ef8e0730d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913ed2a1-5364-44c9-a557-8a7a51670b6e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£219,360 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZENGENTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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