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Communications, Engagement and Event Facilitation at UKREiiF

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the management and coordination of its presence and activities related to UKREiiF 2026. This contract, identified as "RFQ 117," falls under the services category and was conducted using a limited procurement method, indicating below-threshold limited competition. The process has reached the award stage with the contract period running from 1st November 2025 to 31st July 2026. Located in Chelmsford, Essex, the procurement activity pertains to the event services industry, and the total contracted amount is £71,385. The contract was awarded to WHITE LABEL PUBLISHING LTD, based in Croydon, on 24th October 2025.

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in event management and communications. SMEs in the UK with expertise in engaging public authorities and facilitating large-scale events could thrive in similar opportunities. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing efficient and innovative event solutions, particularly within the public sector, would find such tenders ideal to enhance their portfolio and expand their operations. These opportunities are especially beneficial for those aiming to collaborate with local councils or government bodies to deliver high-quality services within the region.

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Notice Title

Communications, Engagement and Event Facilitation at UKREiiF

Notice Description

Essex County Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to manage and coordinate its presence and associated activity related to UKREiiF 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072474-2025
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,487 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 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
andrew.beaver@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

WHITE LABEL PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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