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DMS Application Support and Maintenance

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DMS Application Support and Maintenance" was conducted by Cheshire East Council, a regional authority in the UK, specialising in general public services. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the realm of computer support and consultancy services (CPV 72600000), with additional classification in software packages and information systems. Taking place in the UKD6 region, this procurement reached the award stage with its status marked as complete. The contract, valued at £589,437, was signed on 6th August 2025. The process employed a limited procurement method that bypassed a prior call for competition, justified through the use of a CCS VAS Framework.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses operating in IT support and consultancy, particularly those capable of providing robust application support and maintenance services. Firms such as NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, deemed as an SME, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to thrive in such competitive environments. Companies with expertise in software systems and information technology infrastructure are well-suited to engage in similar future procurements facilitated by regional authorities like Cheshire East Council, thereby broadening their operational scope and advancing business growth.

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Notice Title

DMS Application Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

DMS Application Support and Maintenance - Northgate

Procurement Information

Use of CCS VAS Framework RM6259

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047530-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£589,437 £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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