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title: "Essex Opportunities Platform"
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# Essex Opportunities Platform

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb3b5f03-06d3-4f4e-bb3f-c32e57f45586

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has completed the tender process for the design of an information, advice, and guidance Portal related to employment and skills. The contract, titled "Essex Opportunities Platform," falls under the services category with a contract value of £42,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 3rd March 2024, and the contract is set to start on 4th March 2024 and end on 3rd March 2025. The buying organisation, Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford, England, is seeking to support SMEs and young people in making informed decisions regarding skills and recruitment.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly service providers specializing in software packages and information systems, to engage with Essex County Council. SMEs and VCSEs are suitable for this contract. Companies interested in providing solutions to promote apprenticeships and workplace training could benefit from competing in this tender. The nature of the contract and the focus on supporting SMEs make it well-suited for businesses looking to contribute to skills development initiatives and enhance opportunities for young people in the region.

## Notice

Essex County Council has procured the design for an information, advice and guidance Portal (the "Portal") for employment and skills. The Portal will be a tool to help promote opportunities for young people to embark on apprenticeships, traineeships and workplace training, particularly at higher skill levels such as advanced apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships. A number of resources will be available for students, parents and teachers to find out more about the different options on offer and including links to amazing apprenticeship website, AIM apprenticeships and Apprenticeship Ambassador Network. The Portal will provide information that will support SMEs to make more informed decisions with regards to their skills and recruitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58272620-e906-428e-893b-faa6224b4f7d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFESSIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58272620-e906-428e-893b-faa6224b4f7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58272620-e906-428e-893b-faa6224b4f7d
  13th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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