Planning

Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 15:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the "Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers" tender in the services category. This opportunity is targeted at suppliers interested in providing library services, as classified under CPV code 92511000. The procurement is taking place in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, with key engagement activities scheduled until 19 January 2026. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, and interested parties may refer to the details posted on the Chest portal. The tender is governed by the legal framework established in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital library or e-newspaper services. Companies with innovative digital solutions and experience catering to public authorities could benefit from engaging in this tender. Soft market testing allows businesses to gauge potential demand and tailor their offerings to meet the council's needs effectively. Organisations with experience in public sector projects, particularly those adept at navigating government procurement processes, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers Please find attached document on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Planning Information

Please find attached document on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085909-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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