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title: "The Provision of a Revenue and Benefits System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bcef"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHORLEY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of a Revenue and Benefits System

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcef

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## Summary

Chorley Council is at the planning stage of a procurement process for "The Provision of a Revenue and Benefits System," collaborating with South Ribble Borough Council. This initiative falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and aims to enhance the current Revenue and Benefits System. Located primarily in the region UKD47, United Kingdom, this project includes a market engagement initiative, with a questionnaire and specifications available until 10 July 2026, at 23:59 BST. Interested vendors can access these via the Chest Procurement Portal, reference DN820266. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2027 and to end by 31 March 2030, with a possibility of renewal up to 31 March 2032. Both councils classify as sub-central government authorities.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those providing solutions for public sector financial and benefit administration. Given the aim to gather insights through the Market Engagement Questionnaire, companies that can provide innovative input or have proven systems in this domain are particularly encouraged to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable for this opportunity, given the suitability criteria outlined. Participating in this tender could present significant business growth potential by forming partnerships with local government entities and showcasing capabilities in delivering long-term, sustainable software solutions.

## Notice

Chorley & South Ribble Borough Council are currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for The Provision of a Revenue & Benefits System. This Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. Please see specification on the Chest Procurement Portal for full details, ref: DN820266

### Planning Information

Please download the market engagement questionnaire and specification from https://www.the-chest.org.uk/, reference number DN820266.
Completed questionnaires should be returned via the Chest Messaging facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059787-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059787-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059787-2026
  25th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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