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E-Signature Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has conducted a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement to acquire an E-Signature Solution. The procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with a focus on services. The awarded contract, valued at £30,056.4, pertains to the region of East of England in the United Kingdom and encompasses a contract period from 21st May 2026 until 20th May 2028. The procurement process reached the award stage with the awarding of the contract to Node4 Ltd, a large enterprise.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic signature solutions and digitalisation services. While the process specifically targeted larger suppliers, it demonstrates the potential value in aligning offerings with public sector digital transformation needs. Companies with a strong technology background and a track record of handling extensive software implementations would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar public procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Signature Solution

Notice Description

An electronic signature platform to enable and facilitate the electronic signing and completion of contracts and other legal agreements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dc6b2a2-833d-4c6c-a7ee-fc5ab8bc9a76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c259067b-9912-4096-b102-2ec3521b1f2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,056 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,056 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2028 2-3 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NODE4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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