---
title: "Annual Leave and Time Recording System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066de1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Annual Leave and Time Recording System

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066de1

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## Summary

The public procurement process by Cheshire West and Chester Council, located at The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, UK, is currently at the planning stage. The procurement is for an Annual Leave and Time Recording System, under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method involves soft market testing, and the purchase falls within the goods category. Key dates include the contract period starting on 19th March 2026 and ending on 1st April 2026, with milestone due date for market engagement scheduled for 1st April 2026. This sub-central government authority seeks responses via preliminary documents published on Find a Tender Service, enabling businesses to prepare for further tender stages.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to collaborate with a public authority. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, showcasing their expertise in developing efficient time recording systems. Companies meeting these profiles can benefit from establishing long-term relationships with Cheshire West and Chester Council, potentially expanding their market reach and demonstrating their solutions' effectiveness in a public sector environment.

## Notice

Annual Leave and Time Recording System - 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/024716-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 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

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024716-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024716-2026
  18th 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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