Planning

Soft Market Test - Strategic Development for TFC Blended Finance

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 11:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government authority, is currently in the planning stage. This process involves a Soft Market Test for the Strategic Development of TFC Blended Finance, targeting research and development services and related consultancy within the broader business services category. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on the region UKD. Prospective participants have until 11th March 2026 to engage with the soft market test, following its initial publication on 4th March 2026. This stage seeks to gather insights before advancing to formal procurement stages.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and related fields. The suitability criteria are inclusive of both SMEs and VCSEs, inviting a diverse range of enterprises to engage. Companies with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, and similar domains may find this tender an excellent avenue for growth, as it seeks to explore innovative strategies in blended finance. By participating, businesses can potentially influence the scope of future procurement activities and position themselves as preferred partners in the eventual bid for the main contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Strategic Development for TFC Blended Finance

Notice Description

Soft Market Test - Strategic Development for TFC Blended Finance please see SMT uploaded on www.The-chest.org.uk

Planning Information

Soft Market Test - Strategic Development for TFC Blended Finance please see SMT uploaded on www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019396-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 11 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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