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title: "Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-09"
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# Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e5991a5-abce-4f22-8919-64afbe719cc5

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing," focused on software-related services. This tender involves library software packages and IT services, with delivery targeted in England, UK. Key dates include the publication date of 9th August 2024 and the engagement end date of 23rd August 2024. This soft market engagement aims to gather insights for an upcoming tender process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in library software and automation equipment to be part of a significant digital service expansion. Companies adept in information technology services are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement by offering solutions that meet public sector needs. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence in public library digital solutions.

## Notice

Library e-newspaper lending service - Soft Market Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d877140d-4f72-41bf-bbdd-13798b222dbd |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| 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 | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 12:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d877140d-4f72-41bf-bbdd-13798b222dbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d877140d-4f72-41bf-bbdd-13798b222dbd
  9th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ab35bc1b-4856-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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