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EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)

Braintree District Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 11:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Apr 2026 at 12:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council, acting on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), has successfully awarded a contract for the "EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)" to THE CONSORTIUM (EAST) LTD. The initiative aims to deliver business support services focusing on SMEs within the North Essex region, encompassing authorities like Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Tendring, and Uttlesford District Councils. The awarded contract, worth £160,000, commenced on 15th May 2026, and initially is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension to March 2028. This open competition process categorized under 'services' is noteworthy for its fixed-price budget framework, functioning below the threshold. It represents the procurement phase of 'Award' and marks the finalization with the corresponding documents published on 14th May and 18th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs within the business services sector, particularly those already operating within or having strong network connections to the Essex area. The prospective engagement entails delivering a coordinated business support service tailored to stimulate growth in SMEs, offering a fertile ground for businesses specialising in providing advisory and support services. Companies with experience in running similar projects and those adept at delivering services within prescribed budgets are primed for growth by leveraging this engagement. Additionally, SMEs seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the regional market would find this contract instrumental in broadening their operational scope and influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)

Notice Description

Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) has awarded a contract for the provision of business support in relation to SME's in the North Essex area. This contract aims to support businesses and residents across the NEEB Authorities, which include: Braintree District Council Chelmsford City Council Colchester City Council Maldon District Council Tendring District Council Uttlesford District Council This project will deliver a coordinated business support service across North Essex, targeting SMEs with tailored interventions to help them grow and sustain growth. This is a fixed price contract with a budget of PS80,000 for the initial period, or PS160,000 if the contract is extended. It is a mandatory requirement that the final Specification is delivered within this budget and to have strong existing network links within the Essex region

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This project is estimated to run for 10.5 months (2026/27), with an option to extend for another 12 months 2027/28, subject to performance, funding and Local Government Reorganisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06600f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Braintree District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CONSORTIUM (EAST) LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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