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Concessionary fares support - consultancy

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a procurement process concerning concessionary fares consultancy support for local transport, with the contract awarded to EUCLID LIMITED. This award, dated 27th February 2026, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement method utilised was direct awarding, described as "Below threshold - without competition," with no active competition involved. The contract, valued at £90,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions reaching up to 31st March 2030. The consultancy services will primarily be delivered in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the business consultancy sector, particularly for firms with expertise in transport management and consultancy services. Businesses specialising in providing strategic consultancy to public authorities can find a lucrative opportunity in such contracts, as demonstrated by EUCLID LIMITED's successful bid. SMEs with experience in policy formulation, cost analysis, and transport service optimisation are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Opportunities for contract renewal and extension further underscore potential long-term business growth and stability for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Concessionary fares support - consultancy

Notice Description

Services PS90,000 Concessionary fares consultancy support for local transport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017908-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUCLID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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