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Project Manager inc PD

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Chelmsford, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Project Manager inc PD." This contract involves project management consultancy services specifically for stages 4 to 6 of the RIBA plan of work for Hargrave House in Chelmsford, falling under the services category. The procurement followed a limited competition method, suitable for contracts below the threshold. The contract was awarded to POTTER RAPER LTD on 15th December 2025, and it remains active, covering the period until 31st December 2027, with a gross value of £63,018.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those with experience in architectural projects adhering to the RIBA plan of work. Despite being a limited competition, this procurement enhances business growth by offering long-term involvement with public authorities and a substantial contract term that strengthens a supplier’s portfolio and reputation. Businesses with expertise in high-quality management for public sector projects would be well-suited to such opportunities, fostering relationships with local government entities and securing future work.

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Notice Title

Project Manager inc PD

Notice Description

Project Manager in respect of the specified part of RIBA stage 4 together with RIBA stages 5 and 6, Hargrave House, Chelmsford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005727-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,018 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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
naomi.porter@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

POTTER RAPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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