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EPP0233 NEEB Business Link

Braintree District Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

10 Apr 2026 at 09:37

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

13 Aug 2025 at 14:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Jul 2025 at 19:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 May 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Braintree District Council, in conjunction with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), involved a tender for the EPP0233 NEEB Business Link, aimed at facilitating a business networking contract for the 2025/26 period. This contract, classified under "Miscellaneous business-related services," was underlying public authority procurement and covered regions including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, and Maldon in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open, below-threshold competition method, with submissions closing on 20th June 2025, and the contract was ultimately awarded with an active status starting from 1st August 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2026. However, the contract was terminated on 31st March 2026 upon completion. Initially, the contract was awarded to The Consortium (East) Ltd.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses within the service industry, particularly those specializing in business networking and event organisation. With criteria favouring quality factors such as programme timeline, event organisation, and business challenges, businesses with strong project management capabilities and a focus on social value creation were well-suited to compete. The scope across North Essex meant that local enterprises, especially SMEs, had significant potential to expand their network and influence within the region. Firms engaging in business development and SME support services could see considerable growth through active participation and collaboration facilitated by this procurement initiative.

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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=973175394

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032658-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£148,628 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£148,628 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Braintree District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CONSORTIUM (EAST) LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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