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Transformation

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 08:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Transformation" was conducted by Braintree District Council under the Crown Commercial Service RM6237 Low Value Purchase System framework. This process involved a direct award methodology and focused on supplying the WeChange.AI Navigator digital capability assessment platform. The industry category pertains to "Software package and information systems" with a location specified in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 29th July 2026 and set to conclude on 28th March 2028. The total value of the contract is £32,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing digital and technological services, specifically within the software and information systems sector. As the procurement process preferred a direct award approach, companies already recognised within existing frameworks like SMEs stand to gain considerably. Enterprises possessing advanced software solutions that can meet public sector needs are particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The engagement with Braintree District Council could pave the way for increased business visibility and subsequent procurement engagements in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transformation

Notice Description

The Direct Award to supply the WeChange.AI Navigator digital capability assessment platform under the Crown Commercial Service RM6237 Low Value Purchase System framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09aaaf60-527c-4a52-9a90-cdba6da1c9a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6366700a-6cbd-4be0-9691-d0bbd03656b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WECHANGE.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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