{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060405-2026-01-13T12:50:28Z", "date": "2026-01-13T12:50:28Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060405", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQH", "name": "Essex County Council", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PWVM-4844-NRQH" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "County Hall, Market Road", "locality": "Chelmsford", "postalCode": "CM1 1QH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKH36" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "benedict.itoyah@essex.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQH", "name": "Essex County Council" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "The Authority intends to hold one-to-one online meetings with interested suppliers to assess the viability and practicality of an opportunity of this nature, with a focus on achieving a quick turnaround procurement process. Please note that this event is both strategic and operational in nature, therefore, it is recommended that Directors/Decision makers attend. Online meeting slots of 30 minutes will be available between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm on Thursday, 15 January 2025. Suppliers wishing to participate can book a slot by emailing their company name, attendee contact details, and preferred time slot to benedict.itoyah@essex.gov.uk. 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