---
title: "Soft Market Testing - TfC Programme Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06032b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Soft Market Testing - TfC Programme Management Platform

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06032b

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is conducting a procurement process in the planning stage for the "Soft Market Testing - TfC Programme Management Platform" under the IT services and software packages industry category. The procurement focuses on services related to software and IT systems, with specific interest in consulting, development, Internet, and support. This tender is showcased as part of a preliminary market engagement, with the due date for engagements scheduled for 26 January 2026. Located in Ellesmere Port, UK, this opportunity is intended for businesses within the region, and the initial contract period is set between 10 January to 26 January 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in delivering services within the IT sector, specifically those focused on programme management platforms for environmental initiatives like Trees for Climate. By participating in this market testing phase, businesses can position themselves to offer innovative solutions that integrate IT services with environmental management needs. It's particularly well-suited for firms specialising in software solutions or IT consultancy, providing an avenue to engage with the public authority at a sub-central government level and forge potential long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Soft Market Testing - Trees for Climate Programme Management Platform. Please find the advert details and attached document published on the Chest: www.the-chest.org.uk.

### Planning Information

Please find the advert details and attached document published 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/002006-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2026 - 26 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 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 16:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002006-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002006-2026
  9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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