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title: "EPP0218 EMS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# EPP0218 EMS

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2df6ecee-c995-4401-a34e-7f4cfe92ba47

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## Summary

The procurement process for EMS services for Tendring District Council has reached the award stage. The buying organisation is Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, England, focusing on software package and information systems under the CPV classification 48000000. The procurement method adopted was 'open procedure', suitable for SMEs and VCSEs alike. The contract, valued at £136,803.75, covers a period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030, following the tender period that ended on 18 February 2026. The procurement category is services, and the contract has been awarded to Democracy Counts as the supplier.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those that can provide EMS services efficiently. SMEs and VCSEs in the IT sector have the opportunity to collaborate and grow through such public procurement contracts. The duration of the contract offers a lengthy engagement for businesses to develop their relationship with the public sector and potentially improve their market standing and expertise in managing public projects. Therefore, businesses with a strong background in digital systems and those looking to expand their public sector clientele may find this contract particularly advantageous.

## Notice

EMS services for Tendring District Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6926463-e8e4-4636-b8f6-99398f380e9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,803 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,803 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEMOCRACY COUNTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6926463-e8e4-4636-b8f6-99398f380e9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6926463-e8e4-4636-b8f6-99398f380e9b
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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