Award

PL0064 - Socioeconomic Consultancy Services to Support Capital Projects in Essex

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2024 at 10:12

Tender

09 Feb 2024 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a regional or local authority based in Chelmsford, is currently in the active tender stage for a project titled "Socioeconomic Consultancy Services to Support Capital Projects in Essex." This tender falls under the services category with CPV classification 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security. The main objective is to support capital projects that foster transformational change for residents and businesses across Essex by leveraging both public and private sector investment. Key deadlines include the submission deadline on 12th March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is estimated at £450,000+VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in socioeconomic research, economic appraisal, and project evaluation. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger firms, would be well-suited to compete, provided they can demonstrate robust expertise in producing comprehensive business cases. Winning this tender can not only bring substantial financial benefits but also position the successful bidder as a key partner in supporting the strategic priorities of Essex County Council, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Title

PL0064 - Socioeconomic Consultancy Services to Support Capital Projects in Essex

Notice Description

Essex has an opportunity to achieve transformational change for residents and businesses by "crowding in" capital investment from the public and private sectors. Within this context, the Council needs to be assured that its resources are focused on the right areas and actions across the county to achieve the best outcomes for residents and businesses and provide the best value for money for taxpayers. This requires business cases based on robust socioeconomic research and analysis, economic appraisal and monitoring and evaluation. ECC's Sustainable Growth Directorate was seeking a single consultant to provide up to PS450,000+VAT of socioeconomic services to support capital projects that deliver the priorities identified in the Everyone's Essex plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex has an opportunity to achieve transformational change for residents and businesses by "crowding in" capital investment from the public and private sectors. Within this context, the Council needs to be assured that its resources are focused on the right areas and actions across the county to achieve the best outcomes for residents and businesses and provide the best value for money for taxpayers. This requires business cases based on robust socioeconomic research and analysis, economic appraisal and monitoring and evaluation. ECC's Sustainable Growth Directorate was seeking a single consultant to provide up to PS450,000+VAT of socioeconomic services to support capital projects that deliver the priorities identified in the Everyone's Essex plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0438b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023354-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Daniel Gaimster
Contact Email
daniel.gaimster@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330322446

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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

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