Planning

Annual Leave and Time Recording System

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 14:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Cheshire West and Chester Council, located at The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, UK, is currently at the planning stage. The procurement is for an Annual Leave and Time Recording System, under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method involves soft market testing, and the purchase falls within the goods category. Key dates include the contract period starting on 19th March 2026 and ending on 1st April 2026, with milestone due date for market engagement scheduled for 1st April 2026. This sub-central government authority seeks responses via preliminary documents published on Find a Tender Service, enabling businesses to prepare for further tender stages.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to collaborate with a public authority. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, showcasing their expertise in developing efficient time recording systems. Companies meeting these profiles can benefit from establishing long-term relationships with Cheshire West and Chester Council, potentially expanding their market reach and demonstrating their solutions' effectiveness in a public sector environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Leave and Time Recording System

Notice Description

Annual Leave and Time Recording 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-066de1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024716-2026
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 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 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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