Award

AdminStudio Enterprise Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "AdminStudio Enterprise Solution" under a limited competition procurement method, categorised as services within the software maintenance and support industry. The contract, valued at £43,428.02, runs from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2028. Located in Chelmsford, the procurement falls under the UKH36 region and aligns with sub-central government requirements. The award was made on 7th October 2025, marking the procurement's conclusion and the activation of the contract for the related software services.

This opportunity is likely to generate business growth for enterprises providing software support and maintenance services, with Phoenix Software Limited as the designated supplier. Companies experienced in offering comprehensive software supply services and those specialising in supporting public authority needs are well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. By leveraging limited competition avenues, businesses can focus on niche service offerings to secure governmental contracts, fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

AdminStudio Enterprise Solution

Notice Description

3 year subscription to the following AdminStudio Enterprise packages: AdminStudio Enterprise Silver Maintenance Renewal AdminStudio Package Feed Module Per Device Subscription Renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063003-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,428 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
sam.ellis@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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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