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title: "Inclusive Travel SaaS Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cceda17b-c466-47ab-a51f-131883716541"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# Inclusive Travel SaaS Solution

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cceda17b-c466-47ab-a51f-131883716541

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## Summary

Essex County Council is in the award stage of a procurement process for an inclusive Travel SaaS Solution aimed at making travel more accessible via smartphone devices. The project falls under the IT services category and uses a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Spark Dynamic Purchasing System framework. The awarded contract, valued at £418,812.06, was made on 10 March 2026, with the supplier being NaviLens Tech SL. The contract period is set from 10 March 2026 to 9 March 2029, targeting the East of England region. The procurement method is selective, focusing on services that suit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The current key milestone is the recent completion of the tender stage, followed by the active award status.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions that enhance accessibility, particularly those with innovative SaaS products. Small and medium-sized enterprises and VCSEs well-versed in software development, Internet services, and consulting within the IT industry can find this an opportune contract to expand their business in the service provision for inclusive travel solutions. With the Council's focus on accessibility via digital technology for visually impaired individuals, businesses driven by social impact and technological advancement are primed to compete effectively. For upcoming projects, there continues to be demand for similar solutions aimed at improving transport accessibility in Essex, offering a pathway for sustained business engagement.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) sourced an inclusive Travel Service as a Solution (SaaS) product for the aim of making travel more inclusive via a smartphone device. ECC utilised the Crown Commercial Services Spark Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6094 framework to procure this solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2695a7d-8b28-496c-832b-ea40e449744b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £418,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,812 |
| 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 | NAVILENS 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2695a7d-8b28-496c-832b-ea40e449744b
- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55ef1d5b-f768-439a-ab3a-d80e7cf3c21e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2695a7d-8b28-496c-832b-ea40e449744b
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55ef1d5b-f768-439a-ab3a-d80e7cf3c21e
  15th January 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a59209f1-69d0-419d-93d1-a90f1d7cecca
  Spark DPS Supplier Guide

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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