--- title: "Highways and Infrastructure Planning Solution (HIPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5b6ea20-0858-4bf1-ab63-3e290f091695" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5b6ea20-0858-4bf1-ab63-3e290f091695" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5b6ea20-0858-4bf1-ab63-3e290f091695.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5b6ea20-0858-4bf1-ab63-3e290f091695.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-29" --- # Highways and Infrastructure Planning Solution (HIPS) Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5b6ea20-0858-4bf1-ab63-3e290f091695 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5b6ea20-0858-4bf1-ab63-3e290f091695) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5b6ea20-0858-4bf1-ab63-3e290f091695.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Highways and Infrastructure Planning Solution (HIPS)," is initiated by Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, England. This project is categorised under software package and information systems, focusing on replacing an outdated planning database used for managing applications and funds related to highways and community infrastructure. Currently at the planning stage, the buying organisation has set a key engagement end date of 21st July 2021, by which interested parties should express their interest in participating in the tender process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in developing secure, user-friendly interface systems capable of mobile and desktop accessibility. Companies well-versed in GDPR compliance and data migration processes will find this to be a suitable project to pursue. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as there is an emphasis on third-party management of the application system, providing a chance to demonstrate innovation and operational efficiency in partnership with Essex County Council. ## Notice This PIN is being issued to inform the marketplace that Essex County Council (the Authority) is currently looking at options for replacing an in house Microsoft Access planning database used by the Authority to record applications, manage funds and integrate with related teams. In addition to this being used for responding to applications related to highways and community infrastructure, we would like to extend its use to include our strategic partner, Essex Highways (EH) who deliver projects. Solutions should support working with Highways Act s106, s278 etc. We are looking for an off-premises solution which supports mobile working and would value a public facing portal. Our current Highways Planning system is 10 years old and is end of life. The Authority is looking for a third party to supply, host and manage a full lifecycle highways planning application system that will allow the Authority to support home and mobile (roadside) working, integrate with a partner organisation and improve access and transparency for developers and the public. Ideally it would have a public facing component that will allow developers to interact without needing to contact the Authority or EH. The system would need to work across multiple platforms, including mobile, desktop and tablet. The system would be managing large sums of money so will need to be secure and fully compliant with GDPR and industry best practice. The supplier will need to manage data migration on and off the system. Users would be from a variety of backgrounds, so the system needs to have an intuitive interface. If this service is of interest, please register your expression of interest with an email to Georgia Micallef at georgia.micallef@essex.gov.uk. Please ensure you include your full contact details. The authority will be in contact with further information following the closing of this notice on the 21st July, ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181034f7-e48d-41cd-8472-9542e68d9858 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 29 Jun 2021 at 07:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181034f7-e48d-41cd-8472-9542e68d9858 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181034f7-e48d-41cd-8472-9542e68d9858 29th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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