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Enabling Platforms and Infrastructure - Discovery

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Enabling Platforms and Infrastructure - Discovery" was initiated by Essex County Council, aiming to enhance their digital service delivery through an exploratory collaboration. This procurement falls under the IT services sector and is located in the East of England, with a contract value of £87,850. The tender period concluded on 19th February 2021 and the contract commenced on 17th March 2021, lasting until 25th May 2021. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, given the focus on collaboration and delivery of innovative digital solutions. Engaging in such public procurement can stimulate growth and expansion for eligible businesses by allowing them to showcase their capabilities and contribute to public service improvements.

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Notice Title

Enabling Platforms and Infrastructure - Discovery

Notice Description

To run a discovery in collaboration with the Buyer to understand the options in adopting platforms as services, so that ECC can improve their ability to deliver digital services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-943a5af7-fae1-42dd-8b23-6b8a521b0d5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88248789-35de-4270-863c-c394f10cdca8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2021 - 25 May 2021 1-6 months
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

MADE TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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