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Provision of Consultancy Support for Operations Director/COO

THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Thames Freeport Limited, based in Essex, United Kingdom, seeking consultancy support for an Operations Director/COO. The tender is classified under the 'Business and management consultancy and related services' industry category. It moved to the 'Award' stage on 6th March 2026, following a limited competition process below the threshold. The contract begins on 7th March 2026 and spans until 31st March 2026, with potential renewal if further services are required. The contracting process addresses the need for operational leadership during the period of the Deputy CEO acting as Interim CEO.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those equipped to provide interim executive leadership and management support. Businesses with experience in operational consultancies can benefit from partnering with Thames Freeport Limited, a public undertaking involved in strategic operations leadership. With the contract awarded to Special Envoy Services Limited, an SME based in West Sussex, the procurement indicates potential growth avenues in business consultancy services within the public sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Support for Operations Director/COO

Notice Description

Procure an interim Operations Director / COO support to the organisation. The support is required to ensure continuity of operational leadership during a period where the Deputy CEO is acting as Interim CEO, pending the recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06646d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020515-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM18 7EH
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIAL ENVOY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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