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22 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Fixed Asset Management System was initiated by Essex County Council, with MRI Software Limited being awarded the contract. This contract is part of the Financial analysis and accounting software package industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The tender stage has been completed, with the award notice published on 22nd June 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2028. The total value of the contract is £76,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and accounting software services, offering a structured avenue for those in large-scale operations, given that the evaluation did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs. Companies that are adept at cloud software solutions and have established credentials in the public sector will find this procurement particularly attractive for portfolio expansion and sector engagement. Businesses already familiar with engaging in framework agreements will find this procurement method aligns with their expertise.

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Notice Title

Fixed Asset Management System

Notice Description

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, for a Fixed Asset Accounting Management System for a term of 2-years with an option to extend for a further 12 month period (2+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-222f3e57-2ec2-46fb-9d5e-584eb0a378bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56159b00-4c9e-47b5-9910-83166927d3bb
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

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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