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Project Management

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is the buying organisation for a public procurement process titled "Project Management," related to project management services for Newport House in Chelmsford. This contract falls under the construction consultancy services category and was finalised through a limited competition procurement method, as it was a below-threshold opportunity. The procurement stage is now complete and was concluded with the award, and contract signing occurred on 1st April 2025. The contract, which spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029, involves a gross amount of £57,152. The services are to be delivered in the UKH3 region, primarily catering to the public authority - sub-central government sector.

This tender creates growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project management and construction consultancy services. Firms with expertise in handling sub-central government projects would be in an advantageous position to compete for such contracts. Given the specific requirements and restricted competition method used, businesses with a keen understanding of local government needs in construction and project management will be well-suited for such opportunities, offering a significant potential for growth in the public services sector under similar future procurement exercises. Potter Raper Ltd, a SME, successfully secured the contract, exemplifying the potential for similar businesses to thrive in this space.

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Notice Title

Project Management

Notice Description

Project Manager for Newport House, Chelmsford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051da3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024802-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,152 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POTTER RAPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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