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04 Jun 2026 at 13:28

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for a Coroners Case Management and Workflow System. This contract falls under the IT software package industry category (CPV code 48517000) and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 1st June 2026 and will continue until 1st June 2029, with an initial three-year term and an optional 12-month extension. The awarded contract, valued at £143,600, was finalised with WPC Software Limited, an SME based in Bristol, and was formally awarded on 15th May 2026, with the announcement published on 3rd June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT software and related services sectors, particularly SMEs that specialise in software solutions for public sector entities. Being a selective procurement under a framework agreement suggests a streamlined opportunity for businesses with pre-existing framework arrangements, enabling quicker engagement and project initiation. Companies experienced in managing complex workflows and case management systems, specifically for legal or governmental applications, would find this contract particularly appealing. Such procurement processes encourage innovation and efficiency improvements in public services, aligning with the needs of county councils and other governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Coroners Case Management and Workflow System

Notice Description

Essex County Council has procured a Coroners Case Management and Workflow System. The case management and workflow system manages all coronial cases from the point of referral, through to closure. Initial contract term is a 3 years with a 12 month optional extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33202470-b05c-4eb3-a80d-ec45e9f1e971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49a472-4953-4394-b0ba-c63ed0f6ede7
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 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

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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