Tender

The South Essex Economic Growth Plan for Action

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is procuring a consultancy contract on behalf of the Joint Committee of South Essex Councils for "The South Essex Economic Growth Plan for Action." This consultancy commission aims to develop an economic growth action plan for the South Essex region, focusing on increasing prosperity and wellbeing through collective efforts of partner councils. The contract is valued at £100,000 with a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, and the tender period ends on 26th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st March 2024 to 30th September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services to engage in creating an economic growth strategy for South Essex. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in the East of England region, specifically in the vicinity of Essex, are geographically relevant for this opportunity. The focus on boosting growth and productivity in the region aligns with the goal of creating jobs and fostering economic development for the benefit of the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The South Essex Economic Growth Plan for Action

Notice Description

Essex County Council is procuring this consultancy contract on behalf of the Joint Committee of South Essex Councils. The councils of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock and Essex County have formed South Essex Councils (SEC). Through SEC they are working to deliver improved prosperity and wellbeing in the region by: * tackling problems that members councils can't solve individually. * creating collective scale and impact * providing the place leadership to promote South Essex. Each partner council contributes resources to the SEC programmes and together they work to win new investment for the region from central government, the private sector and public partners. This is a focused, time-limited consultancy commission, with the brief to develop a South Essex Economic Growth Action Plan, through which success is defined (in consultation with key local authority leaders and business community) and measurable, to ensure collectively increased, well-targeted investments in defined projects. To include a 15+ year horizon, single economic rationale for the south Essex region (accounting for distinctions/opportunities for business and residents in Greater Essex), setting outcomes for place and people, and answer the question of 'what should we (South Essex Councils) do together to boost growth and productivity and achieve South Essex' full economic potential?' In plain English, this is about creating jobs and creating better jobs to increase wealth. Bidders should download the attached files, complete the Response Pack and Price Matrix and return to Michael Veasey by secure e-mail or pass wording the documents. Additional information: Please note that if you have difficulty in downloading the documents then please use the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4837e36-f213-4bdc-9a1d-69d2db3da3cd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Veasey
Contact Email
michael.veasey@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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