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Greater Essex Growth Agency Brand and Identity Development

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Greater Essex Growth Agency Brand and Identity Development" project. The initiative aimed to procure bespoke agency services to develop a brand and web presence for a Growth Agency in Greater Essex, following models like London & Partners. The process, identified under ECC1002430, is classified under the services category and utilised a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The related contract, awarded to We Are Polar, commenced on 21st July 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st January 2026. The procurement activity took place in the Chelmsford area, part of the UKH36 region, and falls under the public authority sub-central government classification.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in brand identity and strategic communication within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering bespoke agency services and developing regional or sector-focused identities are well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar contracts. We Are Polar, a Chelmsford-based SME, was successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for local businesses to secure government contracts and expand their operations through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Greater Essex Growth Agency Brand and Identity Development

Notice Description

Bespoke agency services to develop the brand, identity, and web presence of a Growth Agency for Greater Essex, following the model of London & Partners for London.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05685d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043983-2025
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 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

WE ARE POLAR

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