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Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Project Management Support Services to the Council's Planning Services Department

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 14:57

Award

30 Jan 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council awarded a contract for Project Management Support Services to their Planning Services Department, with the supplier Fortismere Associates Limited. The contract is classified under the CPV category 72224000 for project management consultancy services and located in Epping, England, with postal code CM16 4BZ. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, which consisted of a single supplier approach. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, the contract starting on 1st December 2024, and concluding on 1st April 2026. The procurement process has reached the award update stage as of 21st October 2025, with a contract value of £91,000.

This tender presents robust opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strengths in project management consultancy. The business landscape for participants is favourable for SMEs, given the suitability preferences. Potential bidders, particularly those experienced in public sector consultancy services, can leverage similar opportunities to expand their portfolios and build rapport with government bodies such as Epping Forest District Council. By capitalising on these engagements, businesses can enhance their credentials and scalability, thus driving growth in the consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Project Management Support Services to the Council's Planning Services Department

Notice Description

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Project Management Support Services to the Council's Planning Services Department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c73d349f-6fe1-478c-baba-9df020bebc59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d49fa4-1527-47ba-ad66-b1278cdb74c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTISMERE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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