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30 Jul 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "PFI Deal Books" under the CPV classification of Software package and information systems. This contract, pertaining to the services industry category, was executed via a selective procurement method through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 2 Cloud Software. The contract, valued at £60,225, is aimed at managing Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, facilitating the easy navigation of extensive document sets. The contract began on 11th July 2026 and will continue until 10th July 2029, with an optional 12-month extension. The project will be primarily delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cloud software services tailored to PFI contract management. Businesses equipped to handle complex document systems and improve contract efficiency can benefit from such opportunities. The use of a framework agreement signals a preference for providers with proven past performance under similar conditions, making it ideal for businesses already listed in such frameworks. Affinitext (UK) Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the calibre of business suited to deliver these services, showcasing robust capabilities in handling sophisticated software requirements for public institutions like Essex County Council.

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Notice Title

PFI Deal Books

Notice Description

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. PFI Contract Management & Expiry / Handback in IDF. Duration 36 months + 12 month optional extension. Used to hold/manage PFI contracts, system allows ECC to easily navigate large and complex sets of documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f768b1f9-42cb-4976-b515-f9013c16545c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd41bde9-58cf-4b9f-a5fd-6ddc3d530945
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AFFINITEXT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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