Tender

Planning System

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 18:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting tenders for a comprehensive Planning System, covering various modules related to Planning, Land Charges, and Geographic Information Systems. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and is set to take place in the UKD63 region. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the open procedure method being utilised. Key dates include the end of the tender submission period on 9th March 2026 and the announcement of the award by 18th May 2026. Potential contractors must submit their proposals via The Chest's online portal, adhering to submission details and terms provided in the formal documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those adept at developing and managing comprehensive planning systems. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are identified as suitable to compete for this project, encouraging broader participation. The total contract value ranges between GBP 600,000 and GBP 720,000, with considerations for both quality and price in the evaluation criteria. The contract also offers potential extensions, making it an attractive proposal for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector software domain over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning System

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council require a comprehensive Planning System that incorporates modules for all areas of Planning, Land Charges, Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG), and Street Naming and Numbering. Full details can be found in the documents issued via The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064778
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010209-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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