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title: "Essex Flood Studies 2026"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Essex Flood Studies 2026

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72151a66-1b17-4e21-b504-8169829863ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Essex Flood Studies 2026," coordinated by Essex County Council, has progressed to the award stage. This contract involves flood-prevention services and covers several strategic locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom, including Broomfield Central, Stock Road, and Hockley areas. Conducted under a selective procurement method, the contract forms part of a dynamic purchasing system and boasts a total value of £223,473. The procurement cycle began with the close of the tender period on 10 April 2026, and the contract period is slated from 12 June 2026 to 11 June 2027. The procurement aligns with the CPV classification of flood-prevention works, underlining the strategic significance of mitigating flood risks across targeted areas in Essex.

This tender presents rich opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the fields of civil engineering, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure management. The contract, awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, underscores a preference for companies that can provide specialised flood-prevention analysis and bespoke consulting services. Business growth can be harnessed by joining a dynamic purchasing system, which affords flexibility and continuous opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC), as Lead Local Flood Authority, has a statutory duty to identify and mitigate flood risks from rainfall, watercourses and groundwater. This contract will determine the baseline damages and properties at risk across the CDAs for given rainfall return periods; identify a long-list of potential options to reduce flood risk within the CDA based on flow paths and properties at risk; agree a short list of options with ECC for modelling, and; return high-level cost-benefit calculations for the different options. The CDAs covered in this project are: Broomfield Central (CDA NCLF 005) Stock Road (CDA BAS3) Hockley (CDA NRoch 004) Lower Hockley (CDA NRoch 008)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f05328a-c03d-4e64-94fb-da8012d611d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,473 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,473 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f05328a-c03d-4e64-94fb-da8012d611d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f05328a-c03d-4e64-94fb-da8012d611d2
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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