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Multi-Modal Transport Planning Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Essex County Council for a project titled "Multi-Modal Transport Planning Solution". This acquisition falls under the services industry category and focuses on providing a public transport planning tool for various teams, to be delivered remotely. The procurement method used was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, and the stage is marked as complete. The contract was signed on 28 August 2025, with a duration from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028, valued at £72,000 net (£86,400 gross). The delivery encompasses various regions throughout the United Kingdom, enhancing transport planning in key areas.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems or technology planning services, particularly those capable of delivering complex solutions remotely. SMEs, like PODARIS LIMITED, which secured the contract, can expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in the public sector by engaging in such projects. Companies with a strong background in supporting governmental organisations in multi-regional transport projects would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, enabling them to leverage their skills and grow their business footprint within public transport planning initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Modal Transport Planning Solution

Notice Description

Public transport planning tool that supports various workstreams for IPTU and other adjacent, transport-related teams delivered remotely to Essex County Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054138-2025
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

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
abbey.wellington@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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