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Corporate Licence Checking

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Corporate Licence Checking" has been undertaken by Cheshire West and Chester Council, located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically pertaining to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded to Pinewood Technologies PLC. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The key dates include the contract signing on 15th December 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st July 2027. The main delivery location for the services is the UKD region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software development and support, to engage with public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in offering technology-driven solutions to government entities would find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Collaborations with councils like Cheshire West and Chester Council allow technology firms to leverage their expertise in compliance services, thereby fostering growth and expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Corporate Licence Checking

Notice Description

The checking of employee driving licences who drive on behalf of the council, in order to meet statutory health & safety requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082991-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

PINEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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