Tender

EPP0233 NEEB Business Link

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 12:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board, is inviting tenders for the EPP0233 NEEB Business Link contract, focusing on the provision of business networking services. The tender falls under the category of miscellaneous business-related services and aims to support economic activities across North Essex, covering areas like Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, and Maldon. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th June 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 6th June 2025. The total contract value is £148,628, participating under an open procurement method considered below threshold competition. The contract will begin on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing business and economic development services. The contract emphasises quality criteria such as timeline, event organisation, and social value, fostering an environment for creative business solutions and collaborations. By competing for this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain access to a wider network of potential clients, and contribute to economic growth in the North Essex area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0233 NEEB Business Link

Notice Description

Braintree District Council (the authority), on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), invites tenders for the provision of a business networking contract - NEEB Link for the 2025/26 period. This contract aims to support businesses and residents across North Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, and Maldon To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952351906

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024870-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,628 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£148,628 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lili Roqueta
Contact Email
lili.roqueta@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01376 551414

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
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
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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