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Specialist Consultant for Data Validation and Critical Friend Resource

Thurrock Council

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07 May 2026 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, located in Grays, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Specialist Consultant for Data Validation and Critical Friend Resource." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. The process, initiated as a direct procurement without competition, was finalised on 7th May 2026, with the contract period set to run from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2027. The total contract value is £39,960, with a net amount of £33,300. This procurement does not surpass the threshold that would have necessitated a competitive process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in data validation and advisory roles. Given the direct procurement method and scope, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant skills are well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. Supplier Pennington Choices Limited, recognised for their proficiency in providing consultancy services, secured the contract, potentially setting a benchmark for other businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Consultant for Data Validation and Critical Friend Resource

Notice Description

To undertake a data validation of our compliance data and to provide a resource to act as a critical friend until we can establish the Housing Improvement Board and Housing Assurance Working Group

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06939b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042031-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 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
Thurrock Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Postcode Area
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
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pennington Choices Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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