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EPP0218 EMS

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for EMS services for Tendring District Council has reached the award stage. The buying organisation is Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, England, focusing on software package and information systems under the CPV classification 48000000. The procurement method adopted was 'open procedure', suitable for SMEs and VCSEs alike. The contract, valued at £136,803.75, covers a period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030, following the tender period that ended on 18 February 2026. The procurement category is services, and the contract has been awarded to Democracy Counts as the supplier.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those that can provide EMS services efficiently. SMEs and VCSEs in the IT sector have the opportunity to collaborate and grow through such public procurement contracts. The duration of the contract offers a lengthy engagement for businesses to develop their relationship with the public sector and potentially improve their market standing and expertise in managing public projects. Therefore, businesses with a strong background in digital systems and those looking to expand their public sector clientele may find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0218 EMS

Notice Description

EMS services for Tendring District Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2df6ecee-c995-4401-a34e-7f4cfe92ba47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6926463-e8e4-4636-b8f6-99398f380e9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£136,803 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,803 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMOCRACY COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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