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Committee Management Information Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Essex County Council for the "Committee Management Information Solution" has reached the Award stage. This contract, classified under the Software support services category (CPV 72261000), is aimed at providing a web-based governance and meeting management software. Based in Chelmsford (CM1 1QH), the contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 with a total value of £39,000, including a 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 22nd January 2025 and the award published on 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in governance and meeting management software, particularly SMEs that can deliver comprehensive solutions for committee management and paperless meetings. ASTECH CONSULTANTS LIMITED, an SME located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, has been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the favourable environment for small businesses to compete. Companies offering similar services can leverage this framework to secure long-term contracts with public sector bodies, enhancing their visibility and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Committee Management Information Solution

Notice Description

CMIS is a web based, governance & meeting management software that is designed to assist and facilitate the committee and decisions management within your organisation. The software also facilitates paperless meetings, report/workflow management, corporate meeting calendar, members profile-pages and forward plans as well as a host of governance related functions. Contract term is 3+1. Contract value of initial term is PS29,250.00 (value including 12 month extension PS39,000.00)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfa2735-a647-4a8a-9817-a4d0c11f43d5
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

ASTECH CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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