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title: "Digital Leadership Advisory and Support"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Digital Leadership Advisory and Support

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ab7b558-8263-4e3d-944f-e2ad406873d3

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Digital Leadership Advisory and Support" for Essex Digital Services members. This contract, classified under information technology services, falls within the selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract amounts to £367,600 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was undertaken for the East of England region, with the tender award made on 31st March 2026, followed by the publication of the award notice on 29th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in digital advisory services to partner with public sector entities and expand their market presence. Although it is not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it presents a rewarding opportunity for larger companies capable of delivering high-quality information technology services. Gartner U.K. Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been chosen to fulfil this contract, indicating the potential scale of expertise and resources needed to compete effectively in this sector.

## Notice

Digital Leadership Advisory and Support for Essex Digital Services (EDS) members.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83befbc7-0ab7-46d3-8f0b-580c5b74c1a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £367,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £367,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83befbc7-0ab7-46d3-8f0b-580c5b74c1a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83befbc7-0ab7-46d3-8f0b-580c5b74c1a8
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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