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Transactional Shared Service (TSS) Implementation Support

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council focused on the implementation support for a Transactional Shared Service (TSS). This contract, titled "Transactional Shared Service (TSS) Implementation Support", falls under the services category with financial consultancy services as its primary classification. The contract was awarded to HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED and covers several regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement was conducted using a below-threshold method without competition and is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the contract period starting on 12 January 2026 and ending on 1 May 2026, with the contract signed on 6 January 2026.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those looking to expand their expertise in public sector shared services solutions. The nature of the contract makes it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED that possess the capacity to deliver comprehensive implementation support for public authorities. Businesses with a focus on becoming strategic partners in the transformation of operational models for governmental bodies would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Transactional Shared Service (TSS) Implementation Support

Notice Description

Transactional Shared Service (TSS) Implementation Support. The planned phase of work will prepare Transactional Shared Services (TSS) for its new operating model, in readiness for the insourcing of services currently provided under the councils' contracts with Agilisys for its ERP system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002782-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,190 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
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

HUMAN ENGINE

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