---
title: "FS-Case-832586490 - WAIVER - App Directory"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0783ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Essex County Council"
published: "2026-10-08"
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# FS-Case-832586490 - WAIVER - App Directory

Buyer: Essex County Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0783ed

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## Summary

Essex County Council commissioned an extension to its existing app directory. The work covers a small amount of development to cleanse existing app entries and add new ones, together with associated licensing. This is an IT and software development service, rather than a purchase of standalone hardware or a new app platform. The buyer is Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford. The stated delivery location is England, although no more specific delivery site is identified. The requirement is centred on maintaining and updating a directory of apps, with licensing linked to that directory; it is not described as a broader digital transformation or general software support programme.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to EASTCOTE CONSULTING LLP. The contract was signed on 6 October 2026 and runs from 6 October 2026 to 5 October 2028. Its gross value is £16,464. The procurement is described as a below-threshold waiver, and the published method details do not give a more specific route. The process used one lot, covering the directory extension and associated work. The available outcome information identifies the selected supplier and active contract, but does not set out evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements. The arrangement extends an earlier purchase; the contract period is two years, with the licensing associated with the directory included in the stated scope.

This award shows that Essex County Council has a continuing requirement to keep its app directory useful: the work combines cleansing existing entries, adding apps and maintaining associated licences. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need practical experience managing app catalogues or directories, checking and improving data quality, and making controlled additions without disrupting the existing service. The scope also favours suppliers able to provide the relevant licensing alongside modest development effort, rather than firms offering development alone. As the work extends an existing purchase and was handled through a below-threshold waiver, familiarity with the buyer’s current directory and ability to deliver targeted changes efficiently would be commercially relevant. EASTCOTE CONSULTING LLP, an SME, was selected for this contract.

## Notice

Extension to an original purchase of an App Directory with small amount of development time to cleanse apps and add new ones along with associated 2 year licensing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095290-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,464 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | EASTCOTE CONSULTING LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095290-2026
  8th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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