---
title: "Further provision for Local Plan website, database, document and Virtual Exhibition room"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058680"
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# Further provision for Local Plan website, database, document and Virtual Exhibition room

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058680

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract titled "Further provision for Local Plan website, database, document and Virtual Exhibition room" to JDi Solutions Ltd. This procurement process falls under the services category and is aimed at supporting the ongoing development and integration of the Local Plan online resources, including an accessible document and a Virtual Exhibition room. Located in Southend-On-Sea, Essex, this public authority has opted for a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, due to the specific service nature, within the industry categories of web server and software development. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 29th February 2028.

This tender presents strong opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in developing and hosting online solutions, specifically those adept in web server and document creation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in web software development and content management systems would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, particularly those familiar with platforms such as Drupal, as detailed in the contract's options. JDi Solutions Ltd, identified as an SME, demonstrates the suitability of compact enterprises to capitalise on government contracts under the specific guidelines and procurement methods applied by councils like Southend-on-Sea City Council.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks continued use of the Local Plan website, database, Local Plan document and updates to the integrated Virtual Exhibition room provided as a fully integrated solution (OpusConsult by JDi Solutions) for a further two years. The integrated Virtual Exhibition room would be used as part of the Local Plan consultation process. This contract includes the creation of an updated accessible online Local Plan document. It includes design discussion and implementation for the Virtual Exhibition room.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048168-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,880 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JDI SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212222 - Web server software development services
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
- 72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services
- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048168-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048168-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk
- https://www.jdi-solutions.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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