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title: "PFI Deal Books"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f768b1f9-42cb-4976-b515-f9013c16545c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# PFI Deal Books

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f768b1f9-42cb-4976-b515-f9013c16545c

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "PFI Deal Books" under the CPV classification of Software package and information systems. This contract, pertaining to the services industry category, was executed via a selective procurement method through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 2 Cloud Software. The contract, valued at £60,225, is aimed at managing Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, facilitating the easy navigation of extensive document sets. The contract began on 11th July 2026 and will continue until 10th July 2029, with an optional 12-month extension. The project will be primarily delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cloud software services tailored to PFI contract management. Businesses equipped to handle complex document systems and improve contract efficiency can benefit from such opportunities. The use of a framework agreement signals a preference for providers with proven past performance under similar conditions, making it ideal for businesses already listed in such frameworks. Affinitext (UK) Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the calibre of business suited to deliver these services, showcasing robust capabilities in handling sophisticated software requirements for public institutions like Essex County Council.

## Notice

Call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. PFI Contract Management & Expiry / Handback in IDF. Duration 36 months + 12 month optional extension. Used to hold/manage PFI contracts, system allows ECC to easily navigate large and complex sets of documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd41bde9-58cf-4b9f-a5fd-6ddc3d530945 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,225 |
| 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 | AFFINITEXT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd41bde9-58cf-4b9f-a5fd-6ddc3d530945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd41bde9-58cf-4b9f-a5fd-6ddc3d530945
  30th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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