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Keyfax Scripting Tool for Housing Advisors

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, has reached the completion stage with the contract award for the "Keyfax Scripting Tool for Housing Advisors." This project falls under the services category with a focus on system and support services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract has been awarded to OMFAX SYSTEMS LIMITED, based in Poole. The contract duration is set from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract's gross value is £41,298.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in system support services, particularly those capable of delivering effective scripting tools for housing advisors. Companies with capabilities in this niche market and familiarity with working under direct procurement methods, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities. By engaging in such public sector contracts, businesses can potentially expand their portfolio, enhance their market reputation, and build a pathway for future collaborations with public authority organisations like Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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Notice Title

Keyfax Scripting Tool for Housing Advisors

Notice Description

Keyfax Scripting Tool for Housing Advisors - awarded to Omfax Ltd for 3 years from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069684-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,298 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

OMFAX SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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