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E-Procurement System

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a sub-central governmental authority in the United Kingdom, is the buying organisation in this procurement process. The contract titled "E-Procurement System" involves the provision of e-Sourcing and contract management systems as part of their services economic category, specifically within the information technology sector. Located in Chelmsford, this procurement stage has reached completion with the award made to PROACTIS LIMITED. The contract was signed on 30th July 2025 and is active from 31st July 2025 to 30th July 2026, with a gross value of £42,342 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those experienced in supporting procurement operations. As PROACTIS LIMITED, an SME, was successfully awarded this contract, it suggests that smaller enterprises with niche expertise and capabilities in e-procurement systems could thrive in similar competitive environments. With a direct procurement method executed below the competition threshold, businesses that are agile and can demonstrate efficiency and specialised solutions may find ample growth opportunities in similar contracts offered by local governmental authorities.

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Notice Title

E-Procurement System

Notice Description

Provision of an e-Sourcing and contract management system which enables the ECC Procurement Team to carry out both contract management and sourcing related tasks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045515-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,342 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PROACTIS

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