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Civic Engagement Platform

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council, acting as the contracting authority, has awarded a contract for a Civic Engagement Platform, under the industry category of Technical Services (CPV: 71356000). This contract, managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Granicus Firmstep LTD. The contract commenced on 24th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd June 2028, with the delivery location specified as Chelmsford, England. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 16th July 2025, with the contract valued at £190,993.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in digital transformation and government services. Businesses with expertise in platform implementation, training, and integration within government systems would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. It highlights the demand for innovative digital solutions in public services, providing opportunities for companies that can enhance efficiency and support channel shifts within local government operations.

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Notice Title

Civic Engagement Platform

Notice Description

Civic engagement platform (GovService)- Awarded to Granicus- Firmstep ltd. Granicus-Firmstep provides specialist, tailored professional services to support customers in the implementation of the govService Platform. Services include: scoping, training, benchmarking, business analysis, process-redesign and integrations into any line-of-business system. Granicus-Firmstep consultants also help customers drive channel shift and deliver efficient digital government services, through our extensive experience and skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0b9e31e-8ff2-4037-bf36-322de5e0790a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9e538c-40f7-47d3-b012-3e29f4558072
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,993 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,993 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 3-4 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
CM2 0PD
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

GRANICUS FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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