Planning

EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) and Management Information System

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is planning an open procurement process for an EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) and Management Information System at Tatton Park. Situated in Crewe, United Kingdom, the council is categorised as a sub-central government public authority. The industry category for this opportunity falls under software packages and information systems. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with future bidding documents detailed to be published on 1 May 2026. Interested businesses should take note of crucial dates, such as the tender submission period ending on 5 June 2026 and the subsequent award period concluding on 31 August 2026. The contract, planned to begin on 1 September 2026, has potential extensions for up to three years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering EPOS and management information systems. The procurement features a competitive flexible procedure with a two-stage process. Initially, submissions will be reviewed, and the top three bids will advance to a more comprehensive functional system evaluation. This format encourages small to medium-sized enterprises to showcase their innovative capabilities and secure long-term engagement with Cheshire East Council, aligning with the council's interest in enhancing operational efficiency at Tatton Park. Businesses prepared with electronic submission capabilities in English can compete effectively under these terms, potentially gaining strategic advantage through valuable public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) and Management Information System

Notice Description

EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) and Management Information System for Tatton Park

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: EPOS and management information system - with options to include (on-line) ticketing

Renewal: extensions available for upto 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027395-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD6 Cheshire

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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