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title: "FHP assurance Scope of Services"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# FHP assurance Scope of Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a768a5d4-e9f5-4ee7-83f5-81a86536d88b

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## Summary

Essex County Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "FHP Assurance Scope of Services," specifically geared towards conducting a thorough review of the Future Highways Programme document set. This tender, classified under highways consultancy services, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £32,000, runs from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2026, and services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at 'Award', with Bird & Bird LLP being the awarded supplier as of 16th December 2025.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in consultancy services focused on infrastructure projects. Firms that are SMEs may find this scope advantageous due to Essex County Council's openness to SME participation. The direct award via the NEPO framework suggests that experienced firms with a history of successful collaborations on similar projects can compete effectively. Businesses involved in highways or infrastructure consulting could leverage their expertise to secure future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

To complete an intensive diagnostic and in-depth review of the entire ECC document set for the Future Highways Programme (FHP), confirming coherence, completeness, compliance, and the presence of ECC's golden thread across all materials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5b0210-a032-4a36-99d8-6c286304eef1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | BIRD & BIRD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5b0210-a032-4a36-99d8-6c286304eef1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5b0210-a032-4a36-99d8-6c286304eef1
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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