--- title: "The South Essex Economic Growth Plan for Action" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b24ecd60-a3dd-46ca-8826-0dcf10ce4fcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b24ecd60-a3dd-46ca-8826-0dcf10ce4fcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b24ecd60-a3dd-46ca-8826-0dcf10ce4fcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b24ecd60-a3dd-46ca-8826-0dcf10ce4fcc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-22" --- # The South Essex Economic Growth Plan for Action Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b24ecd60-a3dd-46ca-8826-0dcf10ce4fcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b24ecd60-a3dd-46ca-8826-0dcf10ce4fcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b24ecd60-a3dd-46ca-8826-0dcf10ce4fcc.json) ## Summary The Essex County Council is procuring a consultancy contract on behalf of the Joint Committee of South Essex Councils for "The South Essex Economic Growth Plan for Action." This consultancy commission aims to develop an economic growth action plan for the South Essex region, focusing on increasing prosperity and wellbeing through collective efforts of partner councils. The contract is valued at £100,000 with a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, and the tender period ends on 26th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st March 2024 to 30th September 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services to engage in creating an economic growth strategy for South Essex. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in the East of England region, specifically in the vicinity of Essex, are geographically relevant for this opportunity. The focus on boosting growth and productivity in the region aligns with the goal of creating jobs and fostering economic development for the benefit of the local community. ## Notice Essex County Council is procuring this consultancy contract on behalf of the Joint Committee of South Essex Councils. The councils of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock and Essex County have formed South Essex Councils (SEC). Through SEC they are working to deliver improved prosperity and wellbeing in the region by: * tackling problems that members councils can't solve individually. * creating collective scale and impact * providing the place leadership to promote South Essex. Each partner council contributes resources to the SEC programmes and together they work to win new investment for the region from central government, the private sector and public partners. This is a focused, time-limited consultancy commission, with the brief to develop a South Essex Economic Growth Action Plan, through which success is defined (in consultation with key local authority leaders and business community) and measurable, to ensure collectively increased, well-targeted investments in defined projects. To include a 15+ year horizon, single economic rationale for the south Essex region (accounting for distinctions/opportunities for business and residents in Greater Essex), setting outcomes for place and people, and answer the question of 'what should we (South Essex Councils) do together to boost growth and productivity and achieve South Essex' full economic potential?' In plain English, this is about creating jobs and creating better jobs to increase wealth. Bidders should download the attached files, complete the Response Pack and Price Matrix and return to Michael Veasey by secure e-mail or pass wording the documents. Additional information: Please note that if you have difficulty in downloading the documents then please use the contact details provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4837e36-f213-4bdc-9a1d-69d2db3da3cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2024 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4837e36-f213-4bdc-9a1d-69d2db3da3cd - 20 Dec 2023 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4837e36-f213-4bdc-9a1d-69d2db3da3cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4837e36-f213-4bdc-9a1d-69d2db3da3cd 22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71b40341-12f4-4cc6-b930-b2a84c3ed2be RFQ Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb2adcc4-cfd8-4b51-8db7-864d0756854f RFQ Response Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81a5a261-8c60-4805-827a-b0a7f45b2f00 RFQ Price Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61fd995e-c4a3-4a30-979a-42ad82d0f91f Bidder Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f95fa279-422f-4d7e-b65d-d703b4ac51c6 RFQ Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80b14124-2172-4662-80ea-8acfbf0868fe Data Protection Compliance Questionnaire, to be completed by the Bidder. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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