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INWARD INVESTMENT AND ENERGY SECTOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCE CAPACITY CONTRACT

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process titled "INWARD INVESTMENT AND ENERGY SECTOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCE CAPACITY CONTRACT," awarding it to the Thames Estuary Growth Board. This initiative aims to foster sustainable economic growth across Essex by facilitating investments into the county's burgeoning sectors. The procurement, categorised under research and consultancy services, was executed via a direct award method, being below the competitive threshold, and concluded on 31st August 2025. The project encompasses delivery within the UKH3 region and spans a period ending on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £213,000, of which £177,500 is net.

The contract presents notable prospects for businesses, particularly those involved in developing economic growth strategies, investment mobilisation, and consultancy services. As the Thames Estuary Growth Board leads this high-impact programme, companies specialising in urban planning, sustainable development, and energy sectors stand to benefit significantly by aligning with the transformative objectives outlined. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on these services and seeking a collaborative role in public sector projects are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities, contributing to Essex's economic enhancement initiatives.

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Notice Title

INWARD INVESTMENT AND ENERGY SECTOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCE CAPACITY CONTRACT

Notice Description

This contract engages the Thames Estuary Growth Board (TEGB) to deliver a high-impact programme that accelerates inclusive, sustainable economic growth across Essex. It focuses on driving investment into Essex's high growth sectors while also helping to build a robust, county-wide Inward Investment Support Service delivered by the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064206-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
procurement.team@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

THAMES ESTUARY GROWTH BOARD

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