---
title: "Fleet Management Software - Soft Market Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ae7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Fleet Management Software - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ae7

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a procurement process, as indicated by their market engagement notice for Fleet Management Software titled "Soft Market Testing." This procurement is at the planning stage and focuses on software packages and information systems. The main procurement category is goods, and the project seeks to establish a digital cloud-hosted platform for fleet management and workshop operations. The council operates from Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, and the engagement deadline is set for 30 March 2026. Details of the engagement can be found on The Chest website. The legal basis for this process is defined under the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with public authority procurement standards.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital software and cloud solutions, particularly those capable of supporting fleet operations. The procurement is inclusive and suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting adaptability and potential scalability for smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in software package development and information systems stand to benefit from this tender, as it offers a pathway for innovative solutions in the fleet management sector. Participation in the soft market testing stage can facilitate strategic partnerships and showcase capabilities to Cheshire West and Chester Council, fostering potential business growth and expansion in the software industry.

## Notice

Digital cloud hosted platform for fleet management and workshop operations. Soft Market Testing. 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/023445-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 12:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023445-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023445-2026
  16th March 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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