---
title: "IT Support - Mersey Forest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05480c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-12"
---

# IT Support - Mersey Forest

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05480c

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting tenders for IT support services for The Mersey Forest, under the procurement titled "IT Support - Mersey Forest." This open procurement process, classified under the information technology services category, is specifically structured for the provision of services and involves an anticipated contract value of £60,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th July 2025. The contract will be executed within the UK, starting from 1st April 2026, with an initial term ending on 30th March 2029, and includes the potential for two 12-month extensions. The bidding documents can be accessed electronically via the provided submission platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in supporting environmental organisations or forestry projects. The open competition format provides a wide scope for various enterprises to participate, potentially giving small to medium-sized enterprises a chance to expand their customer base within the public sector. The contract's award criteria, which weight quality at 60% and price at 40%, suggest that companies with a proven track record of high-quality service delivery will be competitive. Additionally, the opportunity for contract renewal offers further prospects for sustained business growth.

## Notice

IT support services for The Mersey Forest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032078-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 15:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032078-2025
  12th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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