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The Provision of a Revenue and Benefits System

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 10:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council is at the planning stage of a procurement process for "The Provision of a Revenue and Benefits System," collaborating with South Ribble Borough Council. This initiative falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and aims to enhance the current Revenue and Benefits System. Located primarily in the region UKD47, United Kingdom, this project includes a market engagement initiative, with a questionnaire and specifications available until 10 July 2026, at 23:59 BST. Interested vendors can access these via the Chest Procurement Portal, reference DN820266. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2027 and to end by 31 March 2030, with a possibility of renewal up to 31 March 2032. Both councils classify as sub-central government authorities.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those providing solutions for public sector financial and benefit administration. Given the aim to gather insights through the Market Engagement Questionnaire, companies that can provide innovative input or have proven systems in this domain are particularly encouraged to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable for this opportunity, given the suitability criteria outlined. Participating in this tender could present significant business growth potential by forming partnerships with local government entities and showcasing capabilities in delivering long-term, sustainable software solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Revenue and Benefits System

Notice Description

Chorley & South Ribble Borough Council are currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for The Provision of a Revenue & Benefits System. This Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. Please see specification on the Chest Procurement Portal for full details, ref: DN820266

Planning Information

Please download the market engagement questionnaire and specification from https://www.the-chest.org.uk/, reference number DN820266. Completed questionnaires should be returned via the Chest Messaging facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059787-2026
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
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 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
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
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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