Planning

Fleet Management Software - Soft Market Testing

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 12:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a procurement process, as indicated by their market engagement notice for Fleet Management Software titled "Soft Market Testing." This procurement is at the planning stage and focuses on software packages and information systems. The main procurement category is goods, and the project seeks to establish a digital cloud-hosted platform for fleet management and workshop operations. The council operates from Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, and the engagement deadline is set for 30 March 2026. Details of the engagement can be found on The Chest website. The legal basis for this process is defined under the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with public authority procurement standards.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital software and cloud solutions, particularly those capable of supporting fleet operations. The procurement is inclusive and suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting adaptability and potential scalability for smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in software package development and information systems stand to benefit from this tender, as it offers a pathway for innovative solutions in the fleet management sector. Participation in the soft market testing stage can facilitate strategic partnerships and showcase capabilities to Cheshire West and Chester Council, fostering potential business growth and expansion in the software industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleet Management Software - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Digital cloud hosted platform for fleet management and workshop operations. 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-066ae7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023445-2026
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
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 30 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
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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