---
title: "Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fcbf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcbf

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the "Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers" tender in the services category. This opportunity is targeted at suppliers interested in providing library services, as classified under CPV code 92511000. The procurement is taking place in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, with key engagement activities scheduled until 19 January 2026. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, and interested parties may refer to the details posted on the Chest portal. The tender is governed by the legal framework established in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital library or e-newspaper services. Companies with innovative digital solutions and experience catering to public authorities could benefit from engaging in this tender. Soft market testing allows businesses to gauge potential demand and tailor their offerings to meet the council's needs effectively. Organisations with experience in public sector projects, particularly those adept at navigating government procurement processes, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this bidding process.

## Notice

Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers Please find attached document on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

### Planning Information

Please find attached document on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085909-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085909-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085909-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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