---
title: "Soft Market Testing - E-magazines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fcc3"
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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-magazines

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcc3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - E-magazines" is being managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. The planned procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting library services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the contracting period set to begin on 24th December 2025 and conclude by 19th January 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the market engagement notice prior to this deadline, bringing attention to the council’s interest in exploring options for e-magazine services within the specified time frame.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in digital publishing or library services to expand their reach within the public sector. Companies that specialise in providing e-magazine services could find this tender especially beneficial in terms of increasing market presence and establishing relationships with local government bodies. Additionally, businesses with innovative digital distribution platforms or extensive catalogues of e-publications are well-suited to compete, offering strategic advantages in meeting the council’s service delivery needs.

## Notice

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

### Planning Information

Please find published 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/085919-2025 |
| 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 15:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085919-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085919-2025
  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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