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title: "17 130 Firmstep Portal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-368ef682-eea1-49dc-afee-62a02078c52b"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 17 130 Firmstep Portal

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-368ef682-eea1-49dc-afee-62a02078c52b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "17 130 Firmstep Portal" was initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council, located in Sandbach, England. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a total contract value of £72,752. The contract period commenced on 31st July 2017 and is scheduled to end on 30th November 2018. The tender was awarded to Firmstep Ltd following a completed procurement process, with the award date being 30th July 2017. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability status, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the public sector. Establishments that can offer innovative solutions or support services in portal development and management are encouraged to explore future tenders in this category to leverage growth in the evolving digital government landscape.

## Notice

The Services to be provided by the Supplier under the above Lot are listed in Framework Section 2 and outlined below: As set out in Schedule 1 below; and MyAccounts including: Council Tax Benefits Housing Rent Balances Services (site licence but excluded ability to raise cases) Additional information: This has been awarded to Firmstep Ltd via G Cloud9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3361547f-8e7b-4ff8-aa9d-ac690bc4da4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,752 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3361547f-8e7b-4ff8-aa9d-ac690bc4da4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3361547f-8e7b-4ff8-aa9d-ac690bc4da4e
  10th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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