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title: "Better Queensway Operational Support Project via ESPO Framework Agreement 664-17 Consultancy Services (Lot 1 Business Services)"
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# Better Queensway Operational Support Project via ESPO Framework Agreement 664-17 Consultancy Services (Lot 1 Business Services)

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58afb500-58bb-455c-9575-a712d6d9ea35

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking consultancy services for the "Better Queensway Operational Support Project" under the ESPO Framework Agreement 664-17. This project, classified under business services, is located in Southend-on-Sea, England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the awarded contract published on 27th March 2020, and the contract originally starting on 1st October 2019 and ending on 30th June 2021. The total contract value is £199,500, with a minimum value of £85,500, and the procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on strategic and operational support. Companies that could excel in this competition include large firms with established capabilities in providing governance advice and project management support. The ongoing nature of the contract also implies a need for continuous engagement, making it an attractive prospect for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector projects.

## Notice

Support to the Council in driving forward the newly procured Joint Venture with Swan Housing for the Better Queensway scheme. The key elements of service required are as follows: * Support to the Shareholder Board - Strategic and financial support to the Shareholder Board, the key Member governance group for the LLP * Support to the Operational Group - Operational and strategic support to the Operational Group - the governance group for each of the workstreams delivering the Council's obligations for the project. * Support to the Project Lead - Operational and strategic support to the PMO lead who is responsible for driving forward the BQ project within the Council. * Other Support - Ongoing ad hoc advice as required around strategy, operations and finance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41484fd8-643a-45e8-b59f-435a0e703756 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 31TEN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2020 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41484fd8-643a-45e8-b59f-435a0e703756

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41484fd8-643a-45e8-b59f-435a0e703756
  27th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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