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title: "Education Management ICT system - SOFT MARKET TESTING"
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# Education Management ICT system - SOFT MARKET TESTING

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-215f5f26-730f-4ff8-9d4b-714235ccdc3e

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Education Management ICT system - SOFT MARKET TESTING". This opportunity falls under the industry category of software and IT services, specifically focusing on education management systems. The tender is currently in the active planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 11 September 2020. The contract period is anticipated to start on 12 October 2020 and run until 30 March 2021. This is an open procedure to explore potential solutions that meet statutory duties and deliver best value.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT services sectors, particularly those offering innovative education management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to ensure inclusivity and foster competition. Companies capable of delivering consulting, software development, and support tailored to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Council is considering options for the delivery of an education management system. As part of this, we will be conducting soft market testing for a system that can meet our needs, ensuring statutory duties adhered to and best value is achieved. Please find the document on The Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk NOTE, this is a SOFT MARKET TESTING opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd98ea7-03d7-43f3-9cc6-8d0c2894d68d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd98ea7-03d7-43f3-9cc6-8d0c2894d68d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd98ea7-03d7-43f3-9cc6-8d0c2894d68d
  20th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=44e6d0c8-dce2-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

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