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title: "Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery"
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buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4964670-bfd3-4bea-b724-c77ea671f355

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Epping Forest District Council involves the "Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery" under the services category. The procurement, following a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, is located in Epping, England, with a postal code of CM16 4BZ. The tender process is now complete, having reached the award stage on 2nd March 2026. The contract, valued at £363,080, is active between 31st March 2026 and 30th March 2029.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in form-making software packages and digital service platforms. With a focus on communications and citizen engagement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, although it is not tailored for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The contract was awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses in similar fields could leverage these opportunities to engage in competitive tenders by aligning their offerings with the needs of public sector communications and digital service delivery.

## Notice

Granicus Forms Cloud-Based Platform for Communications, Citizen Engagement, Digital Services and Service Delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7596c081-8817-4926-a01f-95e2b672fd8d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £363,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,310 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48325000 - Form-making software package

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7596c081-8817-4926-a01f-95e2b672fd8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7596c081-8817-4926-a01f-95e2b672fd8d
  30th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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