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EPP0219 Unit 4 Cloud Consultancy

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Tendring District Council, aiming to enhance software for financial services through a consultancy titled "EPP0219 Unit 4 Cloud Consultancy." The procurement falls under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. This contract, valued at £42,335, utilised the direct award method, and is relevant to businesses located in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The procurement cycle reached the award stage on 4th March 2026, with key dates including the award publication on the same date and contract period commencing from 10th November 2025 to 8th May 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth particularly for SMEs and VCSEs due to its direct procurement method and suitability requirements. Businesses specialising in IT services such as software development and consultancy are well-suited to compete, especially those that have experience integrating and updating financial service systems. The collaboration with Tendring District Council, a significant local authority, can enhance business credibility and provide valuable exposure within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0219 Unit 4 Cloud Consultancy

Notice Description

Software for financial services to be integrated and updated from old systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e02213ad-a264-4220-9aeb-56629a90cf8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ae9d30-9a4e-49f6-9d4d-d5a91be87d11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£42,335 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 8 May 2026 1-6 months
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
TENDRING DISTRICT 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G7 BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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