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Greater Essex Public Involvement Network

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Greater Essex Public Involvement Network" has reached the completion stage. This initiative, undertaken by Essex County Council, aims to foster connections among researchers, commissioners, policy makers, and various community groups across Greater Essex. The awarded contract, valued at £119,580, was signed on 25th March 2026 and will remain active until 31st December 2028, with the possibility of a 24-month extension until 2030. This contract falls under the services category related to marketing management consultancy services, covering the region designated as UKH3 in the United Kingdom. Key responsibilities include establishing a comprehensive Public Involvement Network beginning in March 2026, with the network's maintenance ensuring inclusivity and regular review through to December 2028.

This public procurement tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in public engagement, consultancy, and community development. The contract's focus on the marketing management consultancy services appraises businesses adept at fostering community interactions and providing innovative networking solutions. With Essex County Council as the contracting authority, firms capable of expanding their outreach and engagement services significantly will find this tender conducive to business growth. Additionally, those experienced in mapping involvement forums and facilitating relationships with various stakeholders will be well-positioned to compete successfully. Businesses in the voluntary, community, or resident-led sectors, and those focusing on training and development for public contributors, will thrive by contributing to this inclusive and strategic public involvement venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Essex Public Involvement Network

Notice Description

The Greater Essex HDRC has awarded a partner to build and maintain a Public Involvement Network that connects researchers, commissioners, and policymakers with community, voluntary, resident-led, and specialist groups across Greater Essex beginning March 2026. The partner will map existing involvement forums, create and update an accessible directory, develop engagement protocols and guidance, establish relationships with forum owners, identify and support training needs for public contributors, and maintain monitoring and feedback mechanisms. The network must remain inclusive, reaches under-represented groups, regularly reviewed, and fully supported through to December 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031808-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
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

HEALTHWATCH ESSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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