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Continuous Improvement Capability

Essex County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 09:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Apr 2026 at 12:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 16:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a public authority within sub-central government, recently awarded a contract for the "Continuous Improvement Capability" tender using an open procedure. The goal of this procurement was to provide training and mentoring services in continuous improvement and change capability over a 36-month period without the possibility of extension. The services will be delivered mainly at County Hall in Chelmsford, Essex, with hybrid working arrangements in place. The total contract amount is £480,000 GBP, and the process concluded with the award to CATALYST CONSULTING LIMITED on 22 April 2026, with the contract commencing from 1 May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training services, especially those focused on continuous improvement and organisational change. SMEs can particularly benefit from engaging in such contracts, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies that can offer flexible, blended delivery methods adaptable to hybrid work scenarios will find themselves well-positioned to provide these services effectively. Moreover, as Essex County Council enters the Local Government Reorganisation phase, there may be further chances for businesses to adapt and expand their offerings in line with evolving local government needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuous Improvement Capability

Notice Description

Essex County Council award of contract for the requirement to deliver Continuous Improvement and Change training and mentoring. There could be potential for the range of services to change, the scope of work, to expand or reduce; furthermore, the range of materials could increase, decrease or for new products to be included or substituted as technology develops. The size of cohorts and number of sessions per annum will be agreed by all parties prior to commencement of the services. The number of sessions per annum may vary dependant on demand. The main location of the population is County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex. However, ECC staff work on a hybrid basis (incorporating working from other locations, alongside working from the office as required). Contract length of 36 months with no extension options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06567c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036896-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATALYST CONSULTING LIMITED

Further Information

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