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Multi-Modal Transport Planning

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for a multi-modal transport planning solution, aimed at enhancing public transport planning capabilities. The procurement, categorised under information systems or technology planning services within the broader services category, was conducted directly without competition below the threshold. This contract has been awarded to PODARIS LIMITED and was formally recognised on 4th September 2025. The contract period extends from the award date until 31st August 2028, supporting various transportation-related workstreams across the region of Essex, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport planning technologies and services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for public transport planning, especially those aligning with integrated urban mobility and public transport optimisation, would have benefited from participation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technology planning services in the transport sector are particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities. The approach of direct procurement by Essex County Council highlights the council's commitment to efficiently enhancing local transportation infrastructures and services.

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Notice Title

Multi-Modal Transport Planning

Notice Description

Public transport planning tool that supports various workstreams for IPTU and other adjacent, transport-related teams delivered remotely.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053798-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

PODARIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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