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Planning Policy Consultation Software

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed the procurement process for "Planning Policy Consultation Software". The contract, awarded to JDi Solutions Ltd, aims to provide an online software solution to support public consultations on planning policy. This tender falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, with the contract spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, and potential extensions available. The Council, serving as the buying organisation, is a sub-central government entity located in Ellesmere Port, UKD region. The procurement stage is complete with a contract value set at GBP 59,385 and uses a 'below threshold – unknown' procurement method.

This procurement creates opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting, to expand their market presence and client base within the public sector. The project solution involves document creation, a consultation portal, stakeholder management, and GIS integration, making it suitable for tech businesses with expertise in cloud-based software services. Such contracts provide a platform for tech firms to demonstrate their capabilities to a government audience, potentially opening doors to further public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning Policy Consultation Software

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is looking to reprocure an online software solution to manage public consultations on planning policy and related matters. This procurement relates to the delivery of planning policy consultation software. Previously this has been provided by a cloud-based software provision incorporating document creation and publishing, a consultation portal, consultee/stakeholder database and a GIS integration for call for sites exercises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057024-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,385 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JDI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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