Planning

Smart Support - Technology Enabled Care

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 08:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 13:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Smart Support - Technology Enabled Care". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the health and social work industry. The procurement process is focused on engaging with suppliers who can provide Technology Enabled Care (TEC) solutions across various regions in the United Kingdom, with a future outlook to start the contract from April 2027 and conclude by March 2032. An engaging workshop has been scheduled for the 6th of November 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation in TEC services. Interested parties can connect with Cheshire West and Chester Council at their Ellesmere Port office for further involvement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology and service providers, especially those specialising in ICT and innovative solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the procurement’s suitability criteria. By engaging in the collaborative workshop, businesses can directly influence and help shape the future of TEC services tailored to local community needs. This tender offers a platform for interested businesses to showcase their solutions and establish long-term partnerships that can propel business growth in the public health and social work sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Support - Technology Enabled Care

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council invites Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and technology providers to a collaborative workshop focused on shaping the future of TEC services across the borough. The session will begin with a welcome and introduction, followed by interactive workshops where we'll explore how TEC can be delivered in partnership with the local authority to meet the evolving needs of our communities. This is a valuable opportunity to share ideas, discuss challenges, and co-design a person-centred, innovative TEC offer for Cheshire West and Chester. We are interested in meeting with technology enabled care providers, along with companies who provide innovative ICT/ technology solutions to help us explore a new offer for Cheshire West and Chester.

Planning Information

To book your place, please follow the below link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/technology-enabled-care-workshop-shaping-the-future-together-tickets-1813055942129?aff=oddtdtcreator Event is in person Thursday 6th November 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065025-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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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