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Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 12:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Essex County Council, involved a direct procurement method to facilitate the "Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme." This programme focuses on a learning and reflection initiative conducted in collaboration with Stone King and Go Lab. The contracting process reached the award stage, with PUBLIC DIGITAL LIMITED selected as the supplier to deliver business development consultancy services. The delivery is slated to occur from April 2026 to September 2026, across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract, valued at £65,000, was signed on 19 March 2026, with the contract details published on 12 May 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services to expand their reach within the public sector, especially those adept at engaging in reflective and learning-driven programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver such services can leverage this programme to bolster their business portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in handling substantial public sector contracts. Furthermore, enterprises familiar with the public authority procurement processes and regional execution will find this to be a suitable growth opportunity. The partnership with renowned bodies like Stone King further accentuates the professional expectation and potential market prestige associated with this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme

Notice Description

Delivering the Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme a learning and reflection programme in partnership with Stone King and Go Lab and will be delivered between April 2026 and September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043468-2026
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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

PUBLIC DIGITAL

Further Information

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