Implementation of GovService Civic Engagement Platform for Essex County Council
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedImplementation of GovService Civic Engagement Platform for Essex County Council
Awarded 23 Jun 2025
Awarded23 Jun 2025
Value£190,993.00
SupplierGranicus Firmstep LTD
AgencyESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 1y 8mo3y term, 46% elapsed
Awarded 23 June 2025Expires 22 June 2028
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Essex County Council awarded a contract to Granicus Firmstep LTD for the implementation of the GovService civic engagement platform.
The contract, valued at £190,993, covers specialist professional services including scoping, training, benchmarking, business analysis, process redesign, and integrations into line-of-business systems.
Granicus-Firmstep consultants also support channel shift and efficient digital government services.
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