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Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 09:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Epping Forest District Council is aimed at securing a "Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery". This project falls under the industry category of form-making software packages and will be implemented in Epping, England. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £88,064, runs from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2026. The award was made to Granicus-Firmstep Limited as of 10th March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the cloud-based communication solutions sector, especially those capable of offering scalable digital services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage with such opportunities, as indicated by the suitability criteria for this tender. Participation in framework agreements like this can not only aid in improving visibility but also provide a steady flow of income and potential for long-term partnerships with public entities such as Epping Forest District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

Notice Description

Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f94217ad-b301-4cef-a151-d3b30b9ac6b4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48325000 - Form-making software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,064 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,064 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
EPPING FOREST 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
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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