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011PA Replacement of Council's E-Procurement System

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 15:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the replacement of its E-Procurement System, titled "011PA Replacement of Council's E-Procurement System." This initiative is aligned with the need for a comprehensive solution that encompasses all pre-procurement activities, enabling resource planning and collaboration on project milestones. This contract has been awarded to Secure Venture Limited, with the main procurement category being services. The procurement method was indicated as below threshold but unspecified. The contract is active from 30th November 2028, with a potential renewal option available if required, and the gross contract value stands at £173,750. The procurement is geographically situated within Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom, under the industry classification of procurement consultancy services, and is classified under sub-central government public authority.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in procurement consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions for pre-procurement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in system integration and resource planning management stand to benefit considerably. With Essex County Council as the contracting authority, businesses based in the UK can leverage their services to cater to public authorities seeking efficient procurement systems, fostering collaborations and potentially leading to future contracting opportunities in government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

011PA Replacement of Council's E-Procurement System

Notice Description

We are looking for a solution which will systemise all Pre-Procurement Activity and enable resource planning. This requirement is in recognition that we no longer solely require a sourcing and contract management system. A Pre-Procurement solution is a central repository for creating, planning and approving all pre-procurement activity which integrates fully with all other elements and supports project planning for work stages, milestones, resource requirements and enabling collaboration on projects. It also eliminates the need to re-key vital information throughout this stage of the procurement lifecycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fed5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000079-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2028 - 30 Nov 2028 24 hours
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
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

SECURE VENTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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