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title: "Unit 4 Professional Services"
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# Unit 4 Professional Services

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-557d1b59-87e6-47aa-8f1f-83c33a3020a7

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, involved the delivery of professional services aimed at optimising HR and payroll systems, under the title "Unit 4 Professional Services." This completed tender was conducted through an open procedure catering to the IT services industry, with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The services are to be delivered primarily in England, United Kingdom. The tendering process concluded on 30th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2025 and ending on 30th April 2026. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Unit 4 Business Software Limited, valued at £208,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in HR and payroll optimisation tools. Large enterprises are well-suited to compete in such complex procurement processes, aligning with the open procedure's inclusion targets and enhancing service delivery capabilities. By securing contracts with prominent contracting authorities like Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, businesses can expand their portfolios and gain recognition in the competitive IT consultancy space.

## Notice

Delivery of Unit 4 Professional Services - HR and Payroll Optimisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a841d78-efe1-4e5d-b1e2-0b4d829bac9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,000 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a841d78-efe1-4e5d-b1e2-0b4d829bac9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a841d78-efe1-4e5d-b1e2-0b4d829bac9f
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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