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Leisure Automated Sales Agent

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of a Leisure Automated Sales Agent designed to complement the council's existing leisure booking software. This procurement was conducted using the "direct with no competition" method, defined as below threshold, and has reached the award stage as of 5th May 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £36,000, commenced on 30th April 2026 and will run for one year until 29th April 2027, with the project located primarily within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Eastern region (UKH). The industry category for this tender falls under software packages and information systems.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for software and IT service providers specialising in automated systems. The awarded supplier, KEEPME LTD, exemplifies the type of innovative and agile business that is well-suited to such bids. Companies with expertise in leisure management software could find similar opportunities, especially those able to pioneer efficient, adaptable solutions for public sector clients. As sub-central government bodies like Chelmsford City Council continue to modernise their services, there is increased potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate in delivering advanced technological solutions.

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Notice Title

Leisure Automated Sales Agent

Notice Description

Provision of a Leisure Automated Sales Agent to work alongside the Councils current Leisure booking software. A one year contract has been awarded to Pilot the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041143-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 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
CHELMSFORD CITY 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 1JE
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
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEEPME

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