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title: "Planning System Module Add On"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-03"
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# Planning System Module Add On

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-480b58fb-f070-4f47-9a27-f26d4859bbf8

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an additional module and licenses to be added to a planning software system to DEF Software Limited. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £35,531.25 in GBP, with a contract period starting from March 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2028, focusing on information technology services in the East of England.

This tender opportunity, initiated by Essex County Council, presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those providing software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. The contract period offers a long-term engagement for the selected supplier to enhance the planning system services provided to the Council.

## Notice

The provision of an additional module and licenses to be added to a current planning software system provided by DEF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211ef580-5dc8-4b22-9c83-f5f0b4398a20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,531 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,531 |
| 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 | DEF SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2023 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211ef580-5dc8-4b22-9c83-f5f0b4398a20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211ef580-5dc8-4b22-9c83-f5f0b4398a20
  3rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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