Tender

Planning / Property System - Soft Market Testing (SMT)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Planning / Property System - Soft Market Testing (SMT)." The council seeks to implement a comprehensive system encompassing Planning, Property, Public Protection, and Housing Grant Systems. The procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry, with additional classifications in IT services and planning systems. The tender is open for submissions until 6 February 2025, with a contract period from 6 March 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement is aimed at suppliers located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and facilities management software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with Cheshire West and Chester Council, gaining exposure and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts, which can lead to further growth and opportunities in the industry.

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Notice Title

Planning / Property System - Soft Market Testing (SMT)

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently considering options for the procurement and implementation of a Planning, Property, Public Protection and Housing Grant System and is testing the market to establish if there are suitable providers that can provide a system of this type. Please complete the SMT document that can be found on www.the-chest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e019ce7c-1cfa-4d51-a5ca-05c15dcdf71c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb336bc-bcda-43f8-8fa0-de7008d81b68
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30196000 - Planning systems

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Tomassen
Contact Email
stephen.tomassen@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244972784

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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