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FHP assurance Scope of Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "FHP Assurance Scope of Services," specifically geared towards conducting a thorough review of the Future Highways Programme document set. This tender, classified under highways consultancy services, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £32,000, runs from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2026, and services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at 'Award', with Bird & Bird LLP being the awarded supplier as of 16th December 2025.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in consultancy services focused on infrastructure projects. Firms that are SMEs may find this scope advantageous due to Essex County Council's openness to SME participation. The direct award via the NEPO framework suggests that experienced firms with a history of successful collaborations on similar projects can compete effectively. Businesses involved in highways or infrastructure consulting could leverage their expertise to secure future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FHP assurance Scope of Services

Notice Description

To complete an intensive diagnostic and in-depth review of the entire ECC document set for the Future Highways Programme (FHP), confirming coherence, completeness, compliance, and the presence of ECC's golden thread across all materials

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a768a5d4-e9f5-4ee7-83f5-81a86536d88b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5b0210-a032-4a36-99d8-6c286304eef1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRD & BIRD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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