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Carbon Counting App

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a public authority in sub-central government, has engaged in a complete procurement process for a project titled "Carbon Counting App". This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on industry-specific software packages and information technology services, located in the United Kingdom, region UKH3. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method without competition due to being below the threshold, commenced on 12th April 2026 and runs until 11th April 2027, with a gross value of £42,300. Signed on 26th March 2026, this project involves developing an application to track carbon footprints, suggest reduction strategies, and reward mitigation actions with carbon credits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialised in IT services and software development, to showcase their ability to innovate in sustainable technology. GREENREDEEM LTD, identified as the supplier, reflects the type of business well-suited to leverage this contract for growth by focusing on environmental technology solutions. The direct awarding suggests readiness for entities that can demonstrate efficiency and capability without competition, making it an ideal growth chance for firms looking to expand their footprint in the eco-tech sector. Potential competitors should possess a niche capacity to develop solutions matching environmental sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

Carbon Counting App

Notice Description

Carbon counting app which tracks an individual's carbon footprint, suggests ways to reduce their carbon footprint and rewards actions by awarding carbon credits they take to mitigate the footprint.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
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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

GREENREDEEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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