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title: "Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Project Management Support Services to the Council's Planning Services Department"
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# Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Project Management Support Services to the Council's Planning Services Department

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73d349f-6fe1-478c-baba-9df020bebc59

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council awarded a contract for Project Management Support Services to their Planning Services Department, with the supplier Fortismere Associates Limited. The contract is classified under the CPV category 72224000 for project management consultancy services and located in Epping, England, with postal code CM16 4BZ. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, which consisted of a single supplier approach. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, the contract starting on 1st December 2024, and concluding on 1st April 2026. The procurement process has reached the award update stage as of 21st October 2025, with a contract value of £91,000.

This tender presents robust opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strengths in project management consultancy. The business landscape for participants is favourable for SMEs, given the suitability preferences. Potential bidders, particularly those experienced in public sector consultancy services, can leverage similar opportunities to expand their portfolios and build rapport with government bodies such as Epping Forest District Council. By capitalising on these engagements, businesses can enhance their credentials and scalability, thus driving growth in the consultancy domain.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of Project Management Support Services to the Council's Planning Services Department

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d49fa4-1527-47ba-ad66-b1278cdb74c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTISMERE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 14:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d49fa4-1527-47ba-ad66-b1278cdb74c7
- 30 Jan 2025 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d49fa4-1527-47ba-ad66-b1278cdb74c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d49fa4-1527-47ba-ad66-b1278cdb74c7
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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