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Advice and Support Service

Tendring District Council

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Sep 2025 at 15:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

19 Jun 2025 at 16:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 15:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2025 at 16:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2025 at 16:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Tendring District Council, in collaboration with Essex County Council, successfully completed the contract titled "Advice and Support Service," which falls under the services category. The project is focused on providing essential advice and guidance services to residents, particularly those in need, within the Tendring District administrative area. The contract, valued at approximately £300,000, with potential extensions, officially began on 1st October 2025 and can be extended until 12th October 2030. Utilizing an open procedure method, this procurement is covered by the GPA and adheres to the UK legal framework. Essex County Council undertook the procurement on behalf of Tendring District Council, located in Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom. The tender was concluded with the award granted to Citizens Advice Bureau Tendring, highlighting a structured and transparent procurement pathway.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the service industry within the UK. The open procedure allows various suppliers, particularly those experienced in providing advisory, counselling, and social services, to engage and compete. Such contracts create avenues for businesses specializing in community support services to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure long-term agreements with the public sector. The focus on guidance and helpdesk services aligns with enterprises dedicated to civic betterment and personal support, enhancing their business portfolios while strengthening community ties. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the project's nature and its alignment with providing social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

The Council has Procured services for the purpose of providing an advice and guidance service offering direct support with some limited potential signposting, where necessary, for residents of the area with a focus on those most in need.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year

Planning Information

Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is requesting market engagement for an Advisory and Support Service on behalf of Tendring District Council. Clarifications can be submitted until 12 midday on the 1st April. Please use this link to access the market engagement: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a5c26172-5bff-ef11-8136-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070728-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-29

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tendring District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Tendring
Electoral Ward
Pier
Westminster Constituency
Clacton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU TENDRING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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