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Trading Standards Solutions

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has concluded the procurement process for a Trading Standards Solution, awarding a contract to Civica UK Limited. This procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 under Lot 3 for Housing, Environmental, and Planning Solutions, specifically targeting the 'Compliance software package' industry category. With a complete procurement stage noted as 'award', the significant dates include the tender period ending on 12th December 2025 and the contract starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. The procurement, carried out via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on regulatory service solutions for the East of England market.

The tender presents a promising growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software packages and software-related services, particularly those experienced in delivering compliance software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given they align with Essex County Council’s suitability criteria. The contract value stands at £154,358, which includes annual licences along with support and maintenance, offering a stable five-year engagement period for potential suppliers established within the UK's regulatory and compliance software market.

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Notice Title

Trading Standards Solutions

Notice Description

Essex County Council has procured a Trading Standards Solution which includes annual licences along with support and maintenance to support the delivery of regulatory services. Procured using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions, via Lot 3 Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad12ef23-3407-4dc4-9716-5e28f7efc6fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/328469da-82e0-4cdd-b5e0-9c6d42dda84c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48517000 - IT software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,358 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,358 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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