---
title: "CO0125 Travel Information Website"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f194"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-16"
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# CO0125 Travel Information Website

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f194

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## Summary

Essex County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "CO0125 Travel Information Website". The project aimed to provide a website offering easy access to bus information, journey planning tools, and ticket details. The procurement method used was selective, with Ember Technology Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract was signed on 24th October 2022, with a total value of £248,800. The project was in the "award" stage, and the location of the services is in the UKH3 region. The main procurement category was services related to IT consulting and software development.

This public procurement opportunity for the "CO0125 Travel Information Website" by Essex County Council offers potential business growth for IT services providers, particularly those specializing in consulting and software development. Companies with experience in delivering quality IT solutions and a focus on social value can competitively bid for this contract. The procurement process, focused on improving bus accessibility and information sharing, presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the IT services sector. The project's selective procurement method ensures a competitive process while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

## Notice

A website to provide seamless access to all bus information, journey planning tools, maps, bus stop information, school transport provision, English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes and ticket information. The website will also have a secure area which will improve how Education Transport, Adult Social Care Transport, Children Social Care Transport and Local Bus information is shared between ECC and bus and taxi operators.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A website to provide seamless access to all bus information, journey planning tools, maps, bus stop information, school transport provision, English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes and ticket information. The website will also have a secure area which will improve how Education Transport, Adult Social Care Transport, Children Social Care Transport and Local Bus information is shared between ECC and bus and taxi operators.

Renewal: A contract is to be formed for an initial term of four years, with the option to extend by three terms of two years each. This allows for a maximum term of ten years. The renewal may be tendered any year after year 4 of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032476-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £248,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMBER TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2022 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032476-2022
- 11 Jul 2022 at 10:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018888-2022
- 11 Jul 2022 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018883-2022
- 2 Nov 2021 at 09:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027381-2021
- 29 Oct 2021 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027174-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=19e7a729-f3e0-ec11-8115-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dc191351-a538-ec11-810e-005056b64545
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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