Award

Further provision for Local Plan website, database, document and Virtual Exhibition room

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract titled "Further provision for Local Plan website, database, document and Virtual Exhibition room" to JDi Solutions Ltd. This procurement process falls under the services category and is aimed at supporting the ongoing development and integration of the Local Plan online resources, including an accessible document and a Virtual Exhibition room. Located in Southend-On-Sea, Essex, this public authority has opted for a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, due to the specific service nature, within the industry categories of web server and software development. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 29th February 2028.

This tender presents strong opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in developing and hosting online solutions, specifically those adept in web server and document creation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in web software development and content management systems would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, particularly those familiar with platforms such as Drupal, as detailed in the contract's options. JDi Solutions Ltd, identified as an SME, demonstrates the suitability of compact enterprises to capitalise on government contracts under the specific guidelines and procurement methods applied by councils like Southend-on-Sea City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further provision for Local Plan website, database, document and Virtual Exhibition room

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks continued use of the Local Plan website, database, Local Plan document and updates to the integrated Virtual Exhibition room provided as a fully integrated solution (OpusConsult by JDi Solutions) for a further two years. The integrated Virtual Exhibition room would be used as part of the Local Plan consultation process. This contract includes the creation of an updated accessible online Local Plan document. It includes design discussion and implementation for the Virtual Exhibition room.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048168-2025
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

72212222 - Web server software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Sheppard
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JDI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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