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title: "Connect to Work MIS Solution"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Connect to Work MIS Solution

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aff4d9f-2882-4c35-b295-57d8357fd004

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Connect to Work MIS Solution" was conducted by Essex County Council for the management of a DWP Supported Employment Programme. The procurement was categorised under Information Technology Services and utilised a selective approach, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract, valued at £457,750, is set in the East of England and spans from 22 August 2025 to 21 August 2028. The tender concluded with an award stage on 22 July 2025, following the tender period ending on 21 July 2025.

This contract creates an opportunity for small and medium enterprises specialising in information technology services to demonstrate their expertise and support public sector initiatives. Given that an SME, Aptem Ltd, was successful in securing this contract, other SMEs can be encouraged to engage in similar opportunities within framework agreements. The procurement process, conducive to SMEs, particularly offers growth to businesses capable of providing robust management information systems tailored to meet governmental programme needs.

## Notice

Management Information System in order for Essex County Council to manage the DWP Supported Employment Programme. Procured via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03dde38-eb38-43e3-93cc-6f569c224091 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £457,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £457,750 |
| 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 | APTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03dde38-eb38-43e3-93cc-6f569c224091

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03dde38-eb38-43e3-93cc-6f569c224091
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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