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Content Design Support Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2021 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for "Content Design Support Services" aimed at addressing staffing pressures within their Content Design team. The project, classified under IT services and consultancy (CPV codes: 72000000 and 73000000), operates under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 14 June 2021 to 13 December 2021, following the tender period which ended on 14 May 2021. The project is anchored in Chelmsford, England, and has a budget of up to £150,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in content design, especially those experienced in working within public sector projects. Companies that can deliver diverse Content Design professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team would be well-suited to compete, providing services across various platforms including corporate websites and intranet platforms. Engaging in this project could help boost their visibility and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Content Design Support Services

Notice Description

We currently have a staffing pressure in our Content Design team and require the services of a Content Design SME whilst recruitment takes place and for a period of up to 6 months. The supplier will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide Content Design expertise on a range of projects and products including essex.gov.uk, the council's Intranet platform, SEND Local Offer. We have a budget of up to PS150k. We would expect the supplier's team to consist of Content Design professionals with a range of experience appropriate to the successful delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef14e38f-5cef-483d-8305-0fb6a04ebf47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5720a235-cf20-4718-a4cd-2f090566683d
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 6-12 months
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

SCROLL PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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