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Marketing Consultant

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for a Marketing Consultant to support Colchester Essex County Hospital. This contract, categorised under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, includes services to be delivered in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The process adopted a limited procurement method, which indicates a below-threshold competition, and the contract was successfully awarded on 1st April 2025 to think BDW limited. The contract, valued at £45,635, commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and consulting sectors, particularly those well-versed in healthcare-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like think BDW limited, which successfully secured this contract, can benefit from similar opportunities by offering specialised marketing solutions tailored to the healthcare industry. Such contracts can enhance business portfolios and provide substantial experience in engaging with public authorities, particularly sub-central government bodies like Essex County Council.

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Notice Title

Marketing Consultant

Notice Description

Marketing Consultant for Colchester Essex County Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025218-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,635 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 2026 6-12 months
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

THINK BDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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