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Procurement eSourcing Platform

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Procurement eSourcing Platform" has been completed by Chelmsford City Council, a sub-central government authority located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded on 9th July 2026, according to UK legislation 2023/54, and involves the provision of goods in the form of a software package and information systems. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the supplier selected was BIP Solutions Limited, based in Glasgow. The contract is active with a total gross value of £49,200, starting on 12th July 2026 and ending on 11th July 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those focusing on e-procurement platforms. Although the selection process did not involve competition, businesses interested in similar procurement opportunities should ensure they are positioned to deliver robust and comprehensive technological solutions suitable for government digital procurement needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in developing and maintaining software packages could find such tenders fitting their capabilities, enhancing their visibility and experience within government procurement circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement eSourcing Platform

Notice Description

Provision of BIP Solutions Delta eSourcing platform the Councils current provider of an e-procurement system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064574-2026
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
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BIP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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