Award

Inclusive Travel SaaS Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:24

Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is in the award stage of a procurement process for an inclusive Travel SaaS Solution aimed at making travel more accessible via smartphone devices. The project falls under the IT services category and uses a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Spark Dynamic Purchasing System framework. The awarded contract, valued at £418,812.06, was made on 10 March 2026, with the supplier being NaviLens Tech SL. The contract period is set from 10 March 2026 to 9 March 2029, targeting the East of England region. The procurement method is selective, focusing on services that suit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The current key milestone is the recent completion of the tender stage, followed by the active award status.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions that enhance accessibility, particularly those with innovative SaaS products. Small and medium-sized enterprises and VCSEs well-versed in software development, Internet services, and consulting within the IT industry can find this an opportune contract to expand their business in the service provision for inclusive travel solutions. With the Council's focus on accessibility via digital technology for visually impaired individuals, businesses driven by social impact and technological advancement are primed to compete effectively. For upcoming projects, there continues to be demand for similar solutions aimed at improving transport accessibility in Essex, offering a pathway for sustained business engagement.

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Notice Title

Inclusive Travel SaaS Solution

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) sourced an inclusive Travel Service as a Solution (SaaS) product for the aim of making travel more inclusive via a smartphone device. ECC utilised the Crown Commercial Services Spark Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6094 framework to procure this solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cceda17b-c466-47ab-a51f-131883716541
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2695a7d-8b28-496c-832b-ea40e449744b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£418,812 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,812 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

NAVILENS TECH

Further Information

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