Planning

Grants Management System - Soft Market Testing

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 14:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is in the planning stage of a tender process for a "Grants Management System - Soft Market Testing" within the "Software package and information systems" industry category. This procurement is identified under ID DN807415 and falls in the region of Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The procurement is a market engagement initiative scheduled to conclude by 4 March 2026. As a sub-central government authority, Cheshire West and Chester Council's procurement method is geared towards gathering informative feedback from the market before proceeding further, and it invites relevant stakeholders for engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software package and information systems. The process is particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering them a chance to contribute to a public authority grant management system. Organisations with expertise in software development aimed at managing and streamlining grant processes should consider competing in this tender, as it provides a beneficial avenue for collaborative growth and increased visibility within the public sector. Interested businesses should engage promptly, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the proposed deadlines and requirements set by the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grants Management System - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Grants Management System - Soft Market Testing. Please find the advert details and attached document published on The Chest: www.the-chest.org.uk.

Planning Information

Please find the advert details and attached document published on The Chest: www.the-chest.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06572f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014833-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 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
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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