Planning

EPP0322 NEEB Business Support (PME)

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 16:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council, in collaboration with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), is in the initial planning stage for the procurement process titled "EPP0322 NEEB Business Support (PME)." This contract focuses on providing business support services for SMEs within the North Essex area, covering sectors related to miscellaneous business services. The relevant councils include Chelmsford City, Colchester City, Maldon District, Tendring District, and Uttlesford District councils. The procurement is currently in the planning phase, with interested suppliers required to engage in a pre-market engagement process. The deadline for completing and submitting the necessary questionnaire is set for 12 noon on 25 November 2025. The entire project is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 and could extend until March 2028, offering a gross value of £240,000.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing business-related services, specifically targeting local SMEs in North Essex. Suitable bidders would include firms with expertise in delivering tailored support strategies that foster growth and sustainability within small and medium-sized enterprises. Successful contractors will play a pivotal role in indirectly supporting residents across various districts, driving economic growth within the region. The engagement process further allows businesses to align their offerings with council objectives and fosters a collaborative approach to supporting economic development initiatives in North Essex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0322 NEEB Business Support (PME)

Notice Description

Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), invites expressions of interest and market engagement for the provision of a business support in relation to SME's in the North Essex area. This contract aims to support businesses and residents across the NEEB Authorities, which include: Braintree District Council Chelmsford City Council Colchester City Council Maldon District Council Tendring District Council Uttlesford District Council This project will deliver a coordinated business support service across North Essex, targeting SMEs with tailored interventions to help them grow and sustain growth. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Miscellaneous-business-related-services./GR88M377Z2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GR88M377Z2

Planning Information

Interested suppliers can obtain the Pre Market Engagement document in the e-Delta tendering portal via access code GR88M377Z2. The document includes a questionnaire for interested suppliers to complete and send to the email address provided in the documents by 12 noon on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070991-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lili Roqueta
Contact Email
lili.roqueta@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01376 551414

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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