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The Provision of a Revenue and Benefits System
Chorley Council · Local authority
In brief
Chorley Council has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 142 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 059787-2026
About the buyer
Chorley CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
30Awards
15Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- GladStone MRM Ltd1 contract
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From notice 059787-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.