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Essex Finance Readiness Programme

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 12:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process administered by Essex County Council involved the "Essex Finance Readiness Programme", targeting the business development consultancy services industry within the United Kingdom. The contract, labelled as RFQ 138, aimed to deliver a comprehensive Finance Readiness Programme to help Essex businesses become investment-ready. This programme, positioned in the region of UKH3, entailed limited competition as per below threshold regulations. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2026 to THE MORTGAGE MUM SPECIALIST FINANCE LIMITED, and is scheduled to run from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that offer consultancy services in business development and financial management. Companies like THE MORTGAGE MUM SPECIALIST FINANCE LIMITED, which excel in providing end-to-end financial diagnostics and support services, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. By offering tailored advice and hands-on assistance, businesses can enhance their profile and establish a foothold in the public sector consultancy market, potentially leading to increased contracts and expanded service offerings across the regional landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Essex Finance Readiness Programme

Notice Description

Delivery of a comprehensive Finance Readiness Programme designed to support scaling and established Essex businesses to become more financially capable, investment-ready and able to access appropriate funding. The service will provide an end-to-end offer including initial financial diagnostics, tailored advice and hands-on support to strengthen financial management, governance and strategic planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c36b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2026
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
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE MORTGAGE MUM SPECIALIST FINANCE

Further Information

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