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EDRMS Enhancement & Support Filer Web System

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for the enhancement and support of an EDRMS (Electronic Document and Records Management System) for council use, with a focus on software package and information systems. The project, valued at GBP 361,825.18, falls under the services category with Softcat Plc as the supplier. The procurement was conducted using a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031. The location specified for delivery is North West, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems support and development. Large businesses that excel at providing robust software solutions for public sector clients, especially those capable of entering framework agreements, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The long contract period offers substantial business growth for firms intent on establishing or expanding their reach in governmental software services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDRMS Enhancement & Support Filer Web System

Notice Description

EDRMS Enhancement & Support Filer Web System for council use

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-779fc135-96df-4bc8-bbfc-84cdc0e25a6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedd2636-4580-4336-af76-bb1e9be68dd5
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
£361,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£361,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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