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Essex County Council - Pre-Procurement System

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed its procurement process for the "Pre-Procurement System" project, focusing on the development of strategic solutions from initial planning through to contract award. The initiative, which falls under the services category, specifically within information technology services, involves a direct procurement method executed below the competitive threshold. This contract, identified as "D086PA", carries an active award status and is connected to delivering services in the UK region designated as UKH3. The process was finalised with the signing of the contract on 19th January 2026, with the services set to commence immediately, extending for two years until 18th January 2028, with a possible one-year extension.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses engaged in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering pre-procurement solutions. The direct awarding method underlines the requirement for specific expertise, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SECURE VENTURE LTD, which has secured the contract. Such a project provides a stable platform for businesses aiming to expand their offerings within the public sector in the UK. Companies with experience in managing government contracts and developing strategic procurement solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements, benefiting from the structured, extended contract terms that foster business continuity and growth.

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Notice Title

Essex County Council - Pre-Procurement System

Notice Description

Pre-procurement solution capturing initial strategy development to contract award for Essex County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061487
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009092-2026
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,571 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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