FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY AND DELIVERY SUPPORT

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a procurement process titled "FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY AND DELIVERY SUPPORT" as of 19th June 2026. This procurement, categorised under the services industry with a focus on financial and insurance services, was carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Essex (UKH31). The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award, with the contract commencing on 16th March 2026 and ending on 16th June 2026. The procurement method employed was direct procurement below threshold, without competition, and the legal basis for the procurement is linked to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those capable of providing strategic transformation and delivery support. As the procurement was completed through a direct method without competition and awarded to HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED, SMEs seeking future similar contracts could benefit from positioning themselves with strong, specialised services in transformation strategies. Engaging with local councils and understanding their specific needs could enhance potential business growth by securing similar future government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY AND DELIVERY SUPPORT

Notice Description

Services PS80,470 FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY AND DELIVERY SUPPORT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b973
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058213-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,470 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN ENGINE

Further Information

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