Award

CO0125 Travel Information Website

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2022 at 12:03

TenderUpdate

11 Jul 2022 at 10:51

Tender

11 Jul 2022 at 10:42

TenderUpdate

02 Nov 2021 at 09:14

Planning

29 Oct 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "CO0125 Travel Information Website". The project aimed to provide a website offering easy access to bus information, journey planning tools, and ticket details. The procurement method used was selective, with Ember Technology Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract was signed on 24th October 2022, with a total value of £248,800. The project was in the "award" stage, and the location of the services is in the UKH3 region. The main procurement category was services related to IT consulting and software development.

This public procurement opportunity for the "CO0125 Travel Information Website" by Essex County Council offers potential business growth for IT services providers, particularly those specializing in consulting and software development. Companies with experience in delivering quality IT solutions and a focus on social value can competitively bid for this contract. The procurement process, focused on improving bus accessibility and information sharing, presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the IT services sector. The project's selective procurement method ensures a competitive process while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

CO0125 Travel Information Website

Notice Description

A website to provide seamless access to all bus information, journey planning tools, maps, bus stop information, school transport provision, English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes and ticket information. The website will also have a secure area which will improve how Education Transport, Adult Social Care Transport, Children Social Care Transport and Local Bus information is shared between ECC and bus and taxi operators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A website to provide seamless access to all bus information, journey planning tools, maps, bus stop information, school transport provision, English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes and ticket information. The website will also have a secure area which will improve how Education Transport, Adult Social Care Transport, Children Social Care Transport and Local Bus information is shared between ECC and bus and taxi operators.

Renewal: A contract is to be formed for an initial term of four years, with the option to extend by three terms of two years each. This allows for a maximum term of ten years. The renewal may be tendered any year after year 4 of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f194
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032476-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
23 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Molly Brown
Contact Email
molly.brown2@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBER TECHNOLOGY

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