Award

Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract for a Web Content Engagement System aimed at enhancing council websites across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, focusing on goods. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method via CCS GCloud 14, with no prior publication of a call for competition. Zengenti Ltd was the sole bidder and the successful supplier, with the contract valued at £219,360, signed on January 30, 2026. The system aims to be operational from February 1, 2026, with potential extensions until January 31, 2030.

This award presents growth opportunities for firms specialising in web content management and digital engagement solutions, particularly those knowledgeable in software packages for municipal applications. The system aims to enhance communication between the council and the public, necessitating expertise in user engagement and interactivity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have previously participated in CCS GCloud framework agreements might find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. With Zengenti Ltd successfully awarded the contract, companies looking for similar opportunities might consider focusing on cloud-based solutions and strategic alliances with local authorities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites

Notice Description

Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites The website is the main digital channel used by the public to find information about the Council From 01/02/2026 - 31/01/2029 with extension available until 31/01/2030

Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS G Cloud - for Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites

Options: 1 x 12 months

Procurement Information

Award via CCS GCloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067385
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027162-2026
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
£219,360 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months 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 EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZENGENTI

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-067385-2026-03-25T09:54:57Z",
    "date": "2026-03-25T09:54:57Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-067385",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "C5236",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites The website is the main digital channel used by the public to find information about the Council From 01/02/2026 - 31/01/2029 with extension available until 31/01/2030",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "CCS G Cloud - for Web Content Engagement System for Council Websites",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 months"
                },
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48000000",
                        "description": "Software package and information systems"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKG"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKH"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "Award via CCS GCloud 14"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "027162-2026-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04235317",
                    "name": "Zengenti Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-140931",
            "name": "Cheshire East Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Cheshire East Council",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Delamere House, Delamere Street",
                "locality": "Crewe",
                "region": "UKD62",
                "postalCode": "CW12JZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Simon Hagan",
                "telephone": "+44 1270686974",
                "email": "simon.hagan@cheshireeast.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04235317",
            "name": "Zengenti Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Zengenti Ltd",
                "id": "04235317",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Ludlow",
                "region": "UKD",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-88",
            "name": "Royal Courts of Justice",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Royal Courts of Justice"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-140931",
        "name": "Cheshire East Council"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "027162-2026-1",
            "awardID": "027162-2026-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 219360,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-30T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}