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title: "Enabling Platforms and Infrastructure - Discovery"
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# Enabling Platforms and Infrastructure - Discovery

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-943a5af7-fae1-42dd-8b23-6b8a521b0d5c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Enabling Platforms and Infrastructure - Discovery" was initiated by Essex County Council, aiming to enhance their digital service delivery through an exploratory collaboration. This procurement falls under the IT services sector and is located in the East of England, with a contract value of £87,850. The tender period concluded on 19th February 2021 and the contract commenced on 17th March 2021, lasting until 25th May 2021. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, given the focus on collaboration and delivery of innovative digital solutions. Engaging in such public procurement can stimulate growth and expansion for eligible businesses by allowing them to showcase their capabilities and contribute to public service improvements.

## Notice

To run a discovery in collaboration with the Buyer to understand the options in adopting platforms as services, so that ECC can improve their ability to deliver digital services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88248789-35de-4270-863c-c394f10cdca8 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 25 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,850 |
| 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 | MADE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88248789-35de-4270-863c-c394f10cdca8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88248789-35de-4270-863c-c394f10cdca8
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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