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02 Jun 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Tendring District Council, located in Chelmsford, England, has completed the procurement process for a new purchase ordering system under the title "EPP0242 Purchase Ordering System." The contract, valued at £77,694.44, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and was secured through an open procurement procedure. The procurement reached the award stage on 1st May 2026, and the contract commenced on 1st June 2026, running until 31st May 2030. The service delivery is focused within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) activities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their client base and enhance their expertise in providing technological solutions for public sector entities. Companies that specialise in developing and managing comprehensive purchase ordering systems would be well-placed to compete in such tenders, leveraging their capabilities to improve operational efficiencies for public sector clients like Tendring District Council.

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Notice Title

EPP0242 Purchase Ordering System

Notice Description

Tendring District Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to secure a marketplace ordering system following the expiration of the existing contract. The current arrangement has effectively supported procurement activities for a number of years, ensuring a structured approach to managing purchases and supplier interactions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77f95a8b-32b8-4b89-be0f-541a45f3314c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16753e1b-8ee0-47b6-8e32-344d4cba102c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£77,694 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,694 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
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

TET

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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