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title: "GB-Colchester: E-cargo App Development"
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# GB-Colchester: E-cargo App Development

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f356ef5b-9882-4155-8297-5159e7a9d21a

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## Summary

Colchester City Council recently awarded a contract for the development of a web application titled "GB-Colchester: E-cargo App Development," classified under web server software development services (CPV 72212222). This procurement, aimed at enhancing local businesses' logistics capabilities through an eCargo Bike delivery service, was awarded to Gemstone IT Services Ltd for a value of £79,000. The initiative targets the East of England region, with development and testing slated for completion by 31st May 2025, and a go-live date of 1st June 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the contract running for three years and an optional extension of up to two years, contingent on performance.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for SMEs and organisations involved in IT services, software development, and logistics management. Businesses that specialise in creating innovative, web-based solutions and have the capability to meet the specified requirements stand to benefit. The project supports a collaborative local business ecosystem, thus providing an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and build lasting relationships with local councils and communities.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to develop a Web app to bring together local businesses, shops, retailers other traders (e.g. popup shops, regular and other markets, special events) and members of the public who could be their potential customers, and to connect them all with the idea and process of using an eCargo Bike delivery service to collect and deliver items they have ordered, or for another reason, need moved all across Colchester. We therefore require as our essential requirement a single web application software program hosted on a web server and accessed through a web browser (rather than installed on user's computer) is acceptable. The application should natively support standard browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, operating systems iOS and Windows devices, and automatically tailor the display of the website to the device it is being viewed on. A desirable option would be a supporting mobile app, code and resourcing allowing, however this is not an essential" Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Development and Testing will be completed by 31st May 2025, with go live from 1st June 2025 for 3 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (1+1), subject to performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec42c855-bbf1-40c2-aa9d-d099264c5a27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEMSTONE IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212222 - Web server software development services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec42c855-bbf1-40c2-aa9d-d099264c5a27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec42c855-bbf1-40c2-aa9d-d099264c5a27
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=915725467
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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