---
title: "E-Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06149e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06149e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# E-Procurement

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06149e

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## Summary

Essex County Council, acting as the buying organisation, recently completed a procurement process for an E-Procurement solution under their procurement ID D011PA. The procurement was focused on the services industry category, with the aim of implementing an end-to-end electronic procurement system designed to support Essex County Council's Procurement Team in enhancing their sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management functions. This procurement was executed using a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, and has been awarded to the North East Procurement Organisation as of 2nd February 2026. The contract, valued at £172,550, commenced on 9th January 2026 and is set to run until 8th January 2029, with an option for a further 12-month extension.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services to engage with public sector clients. The North East Procurement Organisation, characterised as a large supplier, succeeded in securing this contract due to their capability to deliver complex IT solutions. This award highlights potential growth opportunities for technology providers who can offer intuitive and efficient e-procurement solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring streamlined operations and automation. Smaller IT firms seeking to expand their clientele within public authorities may consider establishing partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with larger companies winning such tenders to enhance their business growth prospects.

## Notice

An end-to-end E-procurement solution to replace the Authority's existing solution with the ability to support the Procurement Team with sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management functions. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the Authority is supported by the best technology in its day-to-day operations. The Solution must be intuitive and easy to use whilst enabling efficiencies and improvements through automation and integration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009138-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,550 |

## 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 | NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009138-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009138-2026
  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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