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Agenda For Registrars and Ceremony Planner

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council involves the provision of a comprehensive registration service booking and management system, alongside a digital options form for ceremonies. The process belongs to the software package and information systems category, specifically for goods, and is primarily active within the UKD region. The procurement, initiated by a tender, has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th February 2026. The method used was a limited procedure, executed through a direct award using G Cloud 14, which does not necessitate a prior publication of a call for competition. The award criteria focused solely on price, with an option for a 12-month extension available. The successful supplier is Stopford Information Systems Ltd, chosen to fulfil the council’s requirements.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for businesses that specialise in software and digital solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive booking systems or digital options forms catering to ceremony logistics. Small to medium enterprises, like Stopford Information Systems Ltd, can effectively compete by offering innovative and cost-efficient solutions. With the procurement being classified outside the general directive scope, agility and specialised expertise could be pivotal for contenders aiming to grow their business in this sector. Interested parties should note the council’s commitment to improving regional public services, offering potential for future collaboration and project expansion.

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Notice Title

Agenda For Registrars and Ceremony Planner

Notice Description

Provision of an all-in-one registration service booking and management system and a digital options form for managing music, reading and vow selections ahead of ceremonies

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an all-in-one registration service booking and management system and a digital options form for managing music, reading and vow selections ahead of ceremonies.

Options: 12 month extension available

Procurement Information

Direct award using G Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015556-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£44,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Roberts-Smith
Contact Email
elaine.roberts-smith@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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STOPFORD INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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