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title: "Apply4Online Application and Grants software"
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# Apply4Online Application and Grants software

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60362a0e-9b86-4388-951e-5929c301b4a0

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract to Ascendant Solutions Ltd for the provision of Apply4Online Application and Grants software. The contract, valued at £74,130, is classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective process. This contract is crucial for the administration of Council Tax, Business Rates, economic business grants, and funding schemes related to housing Ukrainian guests, effective from 16th February 2025 to 15th February 2027. The project is located in Crewe, England, with the specific postal code CW1 2LL, and the tender process is complete with the award date being 14th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software solutions for public services and grant administration. Companies within this sector can leverage their expertise to support governmental schemes efficiently, thereby enhancing their market presence and potentially securing further contracts in public procurement. The selective procurement method signifies that businesses with a strong track record and relevant capabilities are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, providing bespoke software to meet specific public administration needs. The contract duration and scope indicate a stable and ongoing need for these services, thereby fostering sustained business growth and development for the supplier.

## Notice

This contract enables Revenues and Benefits services, Communities and Economic Development to continue using Apply4.Online, the service provider's bespoke software application for schemes associated with Council Tax, Business Rates, Economic business grants and for paying Sponsors who are housing Ukrainian guests on the Homes for Ukraine scheme. These schemes help CE services with the administration of government grants and grant applications from customers and was originally introduced during the pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f4bb46-bbe8-4d0d-ad56-ff4c8caab7d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,130 |
| 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 | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f4bb46-bbe8-4d0d-ad56-ff4c8caab7d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f4bb46-bbe8-4d0d-ad56-ff4c8caab7d9
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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