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title: "Targeted Communications System"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-20"
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# Targeted Communications System

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbad4505-7605-432d-92ca-b8b443c134b6

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for the "Targeted Communications System" (ID: C3493), classified under IT software packages. The project involves delivering services in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £136,352.2. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period concluded on 29th November 2024, and the contract period spans from 7th December 2024 to 6th December 2028. The award was confirmed on 3rd December 2024 to Granicus Firmstep Ltd, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering targeted communication systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are suitable to compete for such projects, as signified by the suitability criteria. The collaboration with a large supplier like Granicus Firmstep Ltd highlights the significant growth potential and the opportunity to engage in long-term contracts with public sector organisations, thus fostering business expansion in the IT services industry.

## Notice

C3493 Gov Delivery - Targeted Communication System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3898ab6-e702-49db-866e-120695eb28cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2024 - 6 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,352 |
| 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 2JZ |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3898ab6-e702-49db-866e-120695eb28cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3898ab6-e702-49db-866e-120695eb28cd
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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