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Apply4Online Application and Grants software

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for the "Apply4Online Application and Grants software" contract, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems. This procurement, which took place in the region of UKD62, was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 16 February 2025 to Ascendant Solutions Data Management, and it involves providing a bespoke software application to manage schemes related to Council Tax, Business Rates, economic business grants, and payments to sponsors housing Ukrainian guests through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The tender's total value is £74,130 GBP.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those experienced in developing applications for local government services and grant administration. It is an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering innovative software solutions that cater to public sector needs. The involvement of Ascendant Solutions Data Management indicates that businesses with a focus on data management and tailored application services could find similar tenders highly beneficial for growth and expansion within this sector.

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Notice Title

Apply4Online Application and Grants software

Notice Description

Apply4Online Application and Grants software with data storage Solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract enables Revenues and Benefits services, Communities and Economic Development to use Apply4.Online, the service provider's bespoke software application for schemes associated with Council Tax, Business Rates, Economic business grants and for paying Sponsors who are housing Ukrainian guests on the Homes for Ukraine scheme. These schemes help CE services with the administration of government grants and grant applications from customers and was originally introduced during the pandemic.

Procurement Information

Award under CCS G Cloud 14 framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Ashworth
Contact Email
michael.ashworth@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686953

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
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS DATA MANAGEMENT

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