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FS-Case-832586490 - WAIVER - App Directory

Essex County Council

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08 Oct 2026 at 14:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council commissioned an extension to its existing app directory. The work covers a small amount of development to cleanse existing app entries and add new ones, together with associated licensing. This is an IT and software development service, rather than a purchase of standalone hardware or a new app platform. The buyer is Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford. The stated delivery location is England, although no more specific delivery site is identified. The requirement is centred on maintaining and updating a directory of apps, with licensing linked to that directory; it is not described as a broader digital transformation or general software support programme.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to EASTCOTE CONSULTING LLP. The contract was signed on 6 October 2026 and runs from 6 October 2026 to 5 October 2028. Its gross value is £16,464. The procurement is described as a below-threshold waiver, and the published method details do not give a more specific route. The process used one lot, covering the directory extension and associated work. The available outcome information identifies the selected supplier and active contract, but does not set out evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements. The arrangement extends an earlier purchase; the contract period is two years, with the licensing associated with the directory included in the stated scope.

This award shows that Essex County Council has a continuing requirement to keep its app directory useful: the work combines cleansing existing entries, adding apps and maintaining associated licences. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need practical experience managing app catalogues or directories, checking and improving data quality, and making controlled additions without disrupting the existing service. The scope also favours suppliers able to provide the relevant licensing alongside modest development effort, rather than firms offering development alone. As the work extends an existing purchase and was handled through a below-threshold waiver, familiarity with the buyer’s current directory and ability to deliver targeted changes efficiently would be commercially relevant. EASTCOTE CONSULTING LLP, an SME, was selected for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS-Case-832586490 - WAIVER - App Directory

Notice Description

Extension to an original purchase of an App Directory with small amount of development time to cleanse apps and add new ones along with associated 2 year licensing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0783ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095290-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,464 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
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

EASTCOTE CONSULTING LLP

Further Information

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