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Provision of Zero-based Budgeting Review Consultancy Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 11:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has concluded the procurement process under the title "Provision of Zero-based Budgeting Review Consultancy Services" focusing on financial consultancy services. Situated in Southend On Sea, Essex, the council sought expertise to conduct a Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) review aligned with its strategic priorities. This award was part of a limited competition procurement, specifically below the threshold, and covered the East region (UKH3) of the United Kingdom. The process has progressed to the award stage, following a tender initiation type. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 15th December 2025, with a gross contractual value of £43,875.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive budgetary reviews. The successful supplier, PEOPLETOO LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Nottingham, highlights the potential for other SMEs with proficiency in consultancy services to engage with similar public procurement exercises. Such contracts enable business growth through the practical application of financial management techniques and the development of methodologies that can be tailored for wider corporate adoption. The engagement not only promises immediate financial remuneration but also promotes long-term partnerships with authorities in need of budgetary expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Zero-based Budgeting Review Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires consultancy services to deliver a transformational Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) review of a designated service area. The review will rebuild the budget from first principles, ensuring that all activities are clearly costed, justified, and aligned with the Council's strategic priorities, Corporate Plan outcomes and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). This exercise is intended not only to identify savings, but also to create a replicable methodology and evidence base to support wider corporate roll-out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ceca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066298-2025
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PEOPLETOO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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