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Greater Essex Mayoral Combined County Authority Target Operating Model

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the contracting process for the professional design of the Greater Essex Mayoral Combined County Authority Target Operating Model. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on procurement consultancy services. With the contract awarded to The Berkeley Partnership, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, this process highlights a completed procurement stage. The contract, which is valued at £36,000 and ran from 1st September 2025 to 31st October 2025, aims to facilitate the establishment of a coherent operational framework for the new governmental authority in Essex.

This tender offers opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in public sector operational models. Businesses that provide strategic consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, may find useful insights in this completed procurement process for expanding their activities within governmental projects. Essex County Council's procurement strategy, categorised below the threshold, suggests opportunities for businesses adept at navigating UK public sector tenders and highlights the council's collaboration with competent suppliers to drive regional governmental efficiency.

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Notice Title

Greater Essex Mayoral Combined County Authority Target Operating Model

Notice Description

Professional design of the Target Operating Model for the Greater Essex Mayoral Combined County Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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

THE BERKELEY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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