Award

Out of hours calls

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 09:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council involves the provision of "Out of hours calls" services, specifically within the IT services category, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. This contract was executed through an open procedure with a contract value of £30,000. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the award dated 30th March 2023. The contract commenced on 1st April 2023 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, encompassing services across England, United Kingdom. The procurement process highlighted a tender period that concluded on 1st March 2023.

This tender creates business growth opportunities particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in IT services, as the procurement process indicated SME suitability. The successful supplier, Message Pad Ltd, a large enterprise, signifies that the tender is accessible to firms with substantial service delivery capability. Companies focusing on consulting, software development, or IT support services aiming to expand their operations within the public sector could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Engaging with councils and local authorities such as Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council can provide steady workstreams and enhance business profiles within the public service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of hours calls

Notice Description

Out of hours

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d0eb43a-5e7e-4086-842d-490d35215fe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bd010c-b78b-4128-ab52-8feed6df24c3
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
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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 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

MESSAGE PAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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