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20 Jul 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by LATIMER (TENDRING COLCHESTER BORDERS GARDEN COMMUNITY) DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, focuses on acquiring commercial support and cost consulting services for the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Project. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically financial consultancy services, and employs a below threshold limited competition method. The contract process has been completed, with the award and subsequent contract both being active as of 21st July 2026. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in London. The legal framework for this procurement is governed by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in financial services and cost management, especially small to medium-sized enterprises, given the size and scope of services required. With a contract value of £190,106.40 and an active period extending until 30th November 2028, with potential renewals, it provides a stable, multi-year business opportunity. Companies with a strategic interest in public sector projects and those seeking to expand their footprint in the UK's infrastructural development sector particularly stand to benefit. The successful supplier, William Durden & Associates Limited, exemplifies the type of agile, specialised businesses well-suited to this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TCBGC - Commercial Support & Cost Consultant

Notice Description

Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Project- Commercial Support & Cost Consultant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068062-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,106 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LATIMER (TENDRING COLCHESTER BORDERS GARDEN COMMUNITY) DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 7QX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAM DURDEN & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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