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Revenues and Benefits Application Support and Maintenance

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract for "Revenues and Benefits Application Support and Maintenance" in the category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process, classified as a limited method, did not require a prior call for competition and was conducted under the VAS Framework RM6259, covered by the GPA. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited on the 6th of August, 2025. This contract, valued at £702,318, targets the UKD6 region, encompassing support and consultancy services with the procurement status recorded as active.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in IT support and consultancy services to engage with regional authorities like Cheshire East Council, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations. Businesses categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with a footprint in IT services, could greatly benefit from understanding such procurement processes and aligning their offerings to meet similar needs. The nature of the procurement—awarded through a limited procedure without a competitive call—suggests that similar engagements may arise, offering growth opportunities through strategic partnerships and specialised service delivery.

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Notice Title

Revenues and Benefits Application Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Revenues and Benefits Application Support and Maintenance - Northgate

Lot Information

Lot 1

Revenues and Benefits Application Support and Maintenance - Northgate

Procurement Information

Use of VAS Framework RM6259

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047516-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£702,318 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months 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
Simon Hagan
Contact Email
simon.hagan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686456

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
TLD6 Cheshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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