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E-Procurement

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, acting as the buying organisation, recently completed a procurement process for an E-Procurement solution under their procurement ID D011PA. The procurement was focused on the services industry category, with the aim of implementing an end-to-end electronic procurement system designed to support Essex County Council's Procurement Team in enhancing their sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management functions. This procurement was executed using a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, and has been awarded to the North East Procurement Organisation as of 2nd February 2026. The contract, valued at £172,550, commenced on 9th January 2026 and is set to run until 8th January 2029, with an option for a further 12-month extension.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services to engage with public sector clients. The North East Procurement Organisation, characterised as a large supplier, succeeded in securing this contract due to their capability to deliver complex IT solutions. This award highlights potential growth opportunities for technology providers who can offer intuitive and efficient e-procurement solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring streamlined operations and automation. Smaller IT firms seeking to expand their clientele within public authorities may consider establishing partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with larger companies winning such tenders to enhance their business growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Procurement

Notice Description

An end-to-end E-procurement solution to replace the Authority's existing solution with the ability to support the Procurement Team with sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management functions. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the Authority is supported by the best technology in its day-to-day operations. The Solution must be intuitive and easy to use whilst enabling efficiencies and improvements through automation and integration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06149e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009138-2026
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
Large

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
£172,550 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 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
Harry Morgan
Contact Email
harry.morgan@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

NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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