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Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Epping Forest District Council involves the "Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery" under the services category. The procurement, following a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, is located in Epping, England, with a postal code of CM16 4BZ. The tender process is now complete, having reached the award stage on 2nd March 2026. The contract, valued at £363,080, is active between 31st March 2026 and 30th March 2029.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in form-making software packages and digital service platforms. With a focus on communications and citizen engagement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, although it is not tailored for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The contract was awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses in similar fields could leverage these opportunities to engage in competitive tenders by aligning their offerings with the needs of public sector communications and digital service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

Notice Description

Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7596c081-8817-4926-a01f-95e2b672fd8d
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

CPV Codes

48325000 - Form-making software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£363,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,310 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 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
EPPING FOREST 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
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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