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Consultation Software

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

25 Nov 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Braintree District Council, relates to the acquisition of Consultation Software aimed at facilitating local plan consultations. Classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems, the process culminated in the award stage with the contract being signed on 25th November 2025. Situated in Braintree, Essex, the council employed a procurement method classified as below threshold - unknown. The resultant active contract, carrying a gross value of £50,400, runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027. This project falls within the sub-central government category and addresses needs within the goods procurement category.

For businesses within the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software development and consultancy, this tender presents significant growth opportunities. Companies capable of delivering consultation solutions that enhance public engagement in planning can leverage this contract to establish a foothold in public-sector technology provision. Large-scale organisations, like the awarded supplier Objective Key Plan, are well-suited for such opportunities, as they can meet high-demand specifications and scale efficiently to meet the locality-specific needs of government authorities.

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Notice Title

Consultation Software

Notice Description

Local Plan Consultation Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e89f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076975-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OBJECTIVE KEY PLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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