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Digital Leadership Advisory and Support

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Digital Leadership Advisory and Support" for Essex Digital Services members. This contract, classified under information technology services, falls within the selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract amounts to £367,600 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was undertaken for the East of England region, with the tender award made on 31st March 2026, followed by the publication of the award notice on 29th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in digital advisory services to partner with public sector entities and expand their market presence. Although it is not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it presents a rewarding opportunity for larger companies capable of delivering high-quality information technology services. Gartner U.K. Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been chosen to fulfil this contract, indicating the potential scale of expertise and resources needed to compete effectively in this sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Leadership Advisory and Support

Notice Description

Digital Leadership Advisory and Support for Essex Digital Services (EDS) members.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83befbc7-0ab7-46d3-8f0b-580c5b74c1a8
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£367,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£367,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
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
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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