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title: "16 208.Media Communications Software"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
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# 16 208.Media Communications Software

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49f21058-1102-4bb7-b5e5-af9e2b15869b

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of web-hosted Media and Communications management software, identified as "16 208.Media Communications Software." This procurement was initially published on 29th November 2016 and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract has an estimated value of £60,000 and spans from 13th February 2017 to 31st January 2022. The procurement process included a tender period that closed on 23rd December 2016, with submissions collected through The Chest procurement portal, located in Sandbach, England. The software aims to enhance the management of media activity including tracking releases, inquiries, and maintaining a database of contacts.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on communications management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in automated data entry and media management systems would be well-positioned to compete, as Cheshire East Council aims to transition from manual processes to more efficient automated solutions. With the government steadily investing in innovative technologies, this contract could catalyse further growth for businesses within the software development sector.

## Notice

***Contract Awarded.***Cheshire East Council requires a web-hosted Media and Communications management software which will be used to record media activity (releases, enquiries, interview requests etc.), record relevant coverage and hold a database of journalist and stakeholder contacts. We need to be able to link different types of activity, records and coverage and report effectively across a range of criteria. While the systems and processes currently used involve mostly manual data entry we are interested to learn what options are available for both manual and automated data entry where appropriate. Additional information: Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline. Submissions to be received by 12noon Friday 23rd December 2016

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525056bc-7d24-42c3-8e76-8598694ade1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525056bc-7d24-42c3-8e76-8598694ade1f
- 29 Nov 2016 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4f973e-c655-44f4-8adf-230a7bc85215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525056bc-7d24-42c3-8e76-8598694ade1f
  4th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4f973e-c655-44f4-8adf-230a7bc85215
  29th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
  The Chest Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.The-Chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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