Award

Remote Support Tool

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Essex County Council involved the award of a contract for a "Remote Support Tool" in the software package and information systems category. The contract was intended to aid engineers in remotely accessing user devices to resolve issues. This process utilized a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was designated for the East of England, United Kingdom, with an estimated value of £34,455.65. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, as of 19th August 2025, with the contract commencing from 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development and support services, especially those capable of delivering remote support tools. Although the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large companies like Phoenix Software Limited, the awarded supplier, have successfully engaged with Essex County Council. Such opportunities could facilitate growth for businesses by securing public sector contracts, provided they can align with the council's requirements and standards for quality and service delivery.

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Notice Title

Remote Support Tool

Notice Description

Tool to enable engineers to remote onto an end users device to resolve issues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b16cf5d-52ca-419a-89e8-100bcf0e1280
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f99dbf7-cfce-4cf6-9af9-cf6092dc5ce6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£34,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cara Gale
Contact Email
cara.gale@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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