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GB-Colchester: E-cargo App Development

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council recently awarded a contract for the development of a web application titled "GB-Colchester: E-cargo App Development," classified under web server software development services (CPV 72212222). This procurement, aimed at enhancing local businesses' logistics capabilities through an eCargo Bike delivery service, was awarded to Gemstone IT Services Ltd for a value of £79,000. The initiative targets the East of England region, with development and testing slated for completion by 31st May 2025, and a go-live date of 1st June 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the contract running for three years and an optional extension of up to two years, contingent on performance.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for SMEs and organisations involved in IT services, software development, and logistics management. Businesses that specialise in creating innovative, web-based solutions and have the capability to meet the specified requirements stand to benefit. The project supports a collaborative local business ecosystem, thus providing an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and build lasting relationships with local councils and communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: E-cargo App Development

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to develop a Web app to bring together local businesses, shops, retailers other traders (e.g. popup shops, regular and other markets, special events) and members of the public who could be their potential customers, and to connect them all with the idea and process of using an eCargo Bike delivery service to collect and deliver items they have ordered, or for another reason, need moved all across Colchester. We therefore require as our essential requirement a single web application software program hosted on a web server and accessed through a web browser (rather than installed on user's computer) is acceptable. The application should natively support standard browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, operating systems iOS and Windows devices, and automatically tailor the display of the website to the device it is being viewed on. A desirable option would be a supporting mobile app, code and resourcing allowing, however this is not an essential" Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Development and Testing will be completed by 31st May 2025, with go live from 1st June 2025 for 3 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (1+1), subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f356ef5b-9882-4155-8297-5159e7a9d21a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec42c855-bbf1-40c2-aa9d-d099264c5a27
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212222 - Web server software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 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
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEMSTONE IT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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