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title: "G-Cloud Call Off - digital external support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# G-Cloud Call Off - digital external support

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c1b4eb-2f55-413b-8a6b-4a1fde595260

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Essex County Council, a key authority in the public sector, seeking digital external support through the G-Cloud framework. The contract is titled "G-Cloud Call Off - digital external support" and falls under the software programming and consultancy services category. Located in Chelmsford, England, the procurement stage is currently at the award phase. The tender was completed on 14th October 2016, with the contract period running from 24th October 2016 to 30th April 2017, and a value of £95,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital services, particularly those with expertise in software programming and consultancy. Businesses capable of providing innovative digital solutions and supportive consultancy are especially well-suited to compete. The successful award to Futuregov Ltd indicates a collaborative expectation from the council to leverage digital advancements, creating potential avenues for other companies to partner with public sector bodies in similar capacities.

## Notice

G-Cloud Call off - Essex County Council (ECC) aspires to be a Digital Leader; a commitment made in its organisational principles: We embrace digital first at every opportunity either via direct service delivery or through partners. All interactions are optimised for a fast, accessible, person-friendly, inclusive and reliable digital experience. The period of October 2016-April 2017 is pivotal in shaping the approach to delivery and demonstrating transformational change through digital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e8f01a-ac75-4d61-9811-f0531007990f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2016 - 30 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e8f01a-ac75-4d61-9811-f0531007990f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e8f01a-ac75-4d61-9811-f0531007990f
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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