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Connect to Work MIS Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Connect to Work MIS Solution" was conducted by Essex County Council for the management of a DWP Supported Employment Programme. The procurement was categorised under Information Technology Services and utilised a selective approach, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract, valued at £457,750, is set in the East of England and spans from 22 August 2025 to 21 August 2028. The tender concluded with an award stage on 22 July 2025, following the tender period ending on 21 July 2025.

This contract creates an opportunity for small and medium enterprises specialising in information technology services to demonstrate their expertise and support public sector initiatives. Given that an SME, Aptem Ltd, was successful in securing this contract, other SMEs can be encouraged to engage in similar opportunities within framework agreements. The procurement process, conducive to SMEs, particularly offers growth to businesses capable of providing robust management information systems tailored to meet governmental programme needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work MIS Solution

Notice Description

Management Information System in order for Essex County Council to manage the DWP Supported Employment Programme. Procured via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aff4d9f-2882-4c35-b295-57d8357fd004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03dde38-eb38-43e3-93cc-6f569c224091
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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£457,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£457,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 3-4 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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