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Leigh Port Project

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Leigh Port Project was managed by Southend-on-Sea City Council, a sub-central government public authority. This project involved the appointment of a project manager to aid in its delivery, categorized under project management consultancy services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Waterman Aspen Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract, marked as active, commenced on 23rd June 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2025, taking place in Southend On Sea, Essex (region UKH31). The contract value is set at £33,600 (excluding VAT), and the procurement method details indicate a process below the threshold level, although specifics were not provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the project management sector, particularly those offering consultancy services. Firms experienced in managing and delivering complex projects would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Although this specific award has been completed, businesses looking to expand into local government projects or the Essex region might consider pursuing similar projects in the future for potential growth. Engaging with a well-regarded local authority such as Southend-on-Sea City Council could provide valuable partnerships and future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Leigh Port Project

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Manager to assist with the delivery of Leigh Port Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05554a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

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