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title: "Essex Care Search Support & Maintenance"
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# Essex Care Search Support & Maintenance

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7af076b-4cbe-4d08-b138-d6fe27637109

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Essex Care Search Support & Maintenance" project, awarded through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. This initiative aims to provide a cloud-based software solution that helps Essex County Council, its partners, and citizens search for residential care providers and manage vacant bed bookings effectively. The procurement was conducted under a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2028, with a total value of £90,000 GBP. The project falls within the industry category of software package and information systems, and is primarily targeted at services in the East of England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for software and technology companies that specialise in cloud solutions for local governments and healthcare systems. Businesses with expertise in developing and maintaining cloud software and those capable of integrating numerous users such as councils and partner organisations may find this contract highly beneficial. Although Civica UK Limited has been the awarded supplier, similar companies with a focus on public sector services or SMEs that meet the requirements set by the Essex County Council might be well-positioned for future opportunities, especially if they can provide scalable, user-friendly, and robust networking systems to enhance local community services.

## Notice

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. A cloud-based software solution to support Essex County Council, ECC partners and citizens search for and find information regarding residential care providers. The solution will enable Essex County Council and partner organisations to find, submit, and manage bookings requests for vacant beds. The system will be used by Essex County Council to manage beds purchased under block and framework contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8232ec-a117-49ba-b7cc-39ce185fd16e |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8232ec-a117-49ba-b7cc-39ce185fd16e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8232ec-a117-49ba-b7cc-39ce185fd16e
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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