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title: "Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of the Government Experience Cloud software"
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# Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of the Government Experience Cloud software

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4f2c981-b540-481d-8dc4-80715c0e66e3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Epping Forest District Council has culminated in the award for the "Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of the Government Experience Cloud software". This process falls under the industry-specific software package category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in England, with services expected to be delivered to a postcode of CM16 4BZ. Key timelines for the contract include the contract start date on 31 March 2025 and end date on 30 March 2026, with a potential one-year extension option. The award stage was reached and published on 18 June 2025, with Granicus-Firmstep Limited appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in industry-specific software solutions, especially those already engaged in framework agreements such as G-Cloud 14. It is ideally suited for established large-scale suppliers that can deliver comprehensive cloud software solutions. However, as Epping Forest District Council indicated suitability for SMEs, small to medium enterprises could also find lucrative prospects provided they are able to scale their offerings and meet the project requirements.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of the Government Experience Cloud software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11ee48f-919d-4abd-8089-468edd09bc3f |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,064 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11ee48f-919d-4abd-8089-468edd09bc3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11ee48f-919d-4abd-8089-468edd09bc3f
  18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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