---
title: "Essex County Council - Pre-Procurement System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061487"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Essex County Council - Pre-Procurement System

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061487

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed its procurement process for the "Pre-Procurement System" project, focusing on the development of strategic solutions from initial planning through to contract award. The initiative, which falls under the services category, specifically within information technology services, involves a direct procurement method executed below the competitive threshold. This contract, identified as "D086PA", carries an active award status and is connected to delivering services in the UK region designated as UKH3. The process was finalised with the signing of the contract on 19th January 2026, with the services set to commence immediately, extending for two years until 18th January 2028, with a possible one-year extension.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses engaged in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering pre-procurement solutions. The direct awarding method underlines the requirement for specific expertise, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SECURE VENTURE LTD, which has secured the contract. Such a project provides a stable platform for businesses aiming to expand their offerings within the public sector in the UK. Companies with experience in managing government contracts and developing strategic procurement solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements, benefiting from the structured, extended contract terms that foster business continuity and growth.

## Notice

Pre-procurement solution capturing initial strategy development to contract award for Essex County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009092-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £169,571 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURE VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009092-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009092-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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