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Unit 4 Professional Services Phase 2 Part 1

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Unit 4 Professional Services Phase 2 Part 1", a contract in the IT services industry valued at £193,500. The awarded contract, following an open procedure, was concluded on 9th January 2026, succeeding an award announcement on 23rd December 2025. The project, taking place in the region of England, United Kingdom, underwent various procurement stages and culminated with the designation of Unit4 Business Software Ltd as the supplier. The contract is scheduled from 9th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector dealing with consulting, software development, and support. By engaging with such public procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their market presence and secure substantial government contracts. The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council's commitment to open procurement methods provides transparent competition and an equitable business environment, particularly beneficial for local and regional businesses aiming to establish or expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Unit 4 Professional Services Phase 2 Part 1

Notice Description

Unit 4 Professional Services Phase 2 Part 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf83b1cd-3489-49f9-8282-e2efc755d881
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb419d99-9522-4cc3-be10-c618ba147cfe
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
£193,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Roberts-Smith
Contact Email
elaine.roberts-smith@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244975961

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

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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