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CO0423 Enterprise Service Management Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2025 at 14:00

TenderUpdate

16 Aug 2024 at 09:19

Tender

13 Aug 2024 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the procurement stage, seeking an Enterprise Service Management Solution under the restricted procedure procurement method. This tender, identified as CO0423, falls under the services category specifically for IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement aims to secure a commercial off-the-shelf solution that enhances daily operations through efficiency, automation, and integration. Key stakeholders have engaged in detailed workshops to shape the requirements. The initial submission deadline has been extended to 12 September 2024. The contract period is set to conclude by 9 March 2030, with potential renewals as specified in the tender documents and a minimum term of five years.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, especially those focused on innovative service management solutions. Companies that provide intuitive, user-friendly technology can significantly benefit, particularly if they can adapt to customer-centric and commercially aware service requirements. This opportunity is suitable for medium to large enterprises with a robust track record in enterprise solutions capable of improving operational efficiencies and overall employee experiences.

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Notice Title

CO0423 Enterprise Service Management Solution

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a commercial off the shelf Enterprise Service Management Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to procure a commercial off the shelf Enterprise Service Management Solution. The Technical Requirement Document and Specification have been based on a review of the existing solution as well as, high-level and detailed requirements Page 4 to 7 captured in workshops and meetings with internal business representatives and IT subject matter experts. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the Authority is supported by the best technology in its day to day operations. The Solution must be intuitive and easy for both service providers and self-service users whilst enabling efficiencies and improvements through automation and integration. The Authority requires a customer-focused and commercially aware service management approach which will enhance the overall experience for all employees, enabling them to realise business outcomes with fewer IT-related or service limitations.

Renewal: This is a rolling contract term with contract break points as detailed within the tender documentation. Please note that the minimum contract term is 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005587-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Victoria Robertson
Contact Email
victoria.robertson@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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