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title: "Tender for the provisioning of consultancy services to assist in the further expansion and promotion of the Creative and Cultural Industries within the Thames Estuary Area"
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# Tender for the provisioning of consultancy services to assist in the further expansion and promotion of the Creative and Cultural Industries within the Thames Estuary Area

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efea551a-e8e0-474f-897e-fb7b5255b197

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is conducting a procurement for consultancy services aimed at expanding and promoting the Creative and Cultural Industries within the Thames Estuary Area. This tender, titled "Tender for the provisioning of consultancy services to assist in the further expansion and promotion of the Creative and Cultural Industries within the Thames Estuary Area," is in the award stage as of 1st October 2021. The procurement process employs an open method, aligned with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, albeit below the current threshold. Key deadlines included 14:00 on 15th March 2021 for clarification requests and 14:00 on 26th March 2021 for the submission of tender responses. The resulting contract period will commence on 5th May 2021 and extend until 5th April 2022, covering services beneficial to various stakeholders in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with expertise in business planning, legal advice, property, investment, and related consultancy services. Businesses keen to engage in the creative and cultural sectors, as well as those that can provide robust consultancy support in finance and insurance, real estate, and research and development, would find this tender particularly suitable. The focus on enhancing the Creative and Cultural Industries could lead to collaborative projects, increased visibility, and potential growth within this vibrant market.

## Notice

**Re-issued in relation to a Contract Award Notice** This procurement process is being carried out by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (The Council) on behalf of "Creative Estuary" (The Client). The aim of the procurement process is to appoint a suitably experienced Consultant, to provide the Client access to consultancy advice and reporting on a range of subjects, as they relate to the Creative and Cultural Industries in the Thames Estuary Area. The range of subjects for which the Client requires advice and reporting on includes but is not limited to, Business Planning, Legal Advice, Legislation, Property, and Investment. The procurement process will be carried out in a manner comparable with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 "Open" Tender Procedure. However, it must be noted the associated value of the procurement process is considerably less than the current stipulated threshold and therefore it does not fall under the full rigor of the Public Contract Regulations (Part 2). As part of this procurement process, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council invites electronic tender responses from Tenderers who wish to take part in this competitive tendering process The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents is: 14:00, 15th March 2021. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00, 26th March 2021. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to, detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are also fully explained within the documentation and electronic questionnaire provided as part of the procurement process. Further detailed information is also provided, on the evaluation process and the rights reserved in relation to it by the Council. The Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm Additional information: **Reissued in relation to a Contract Award Notice.**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330861b7-ac64-4ea9-945b-85d3b55dd7f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2021 - 21 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,750 |
| 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 6ER |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKWILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330861b7-ac64-4ea9-945b-85d3b55dd7f6
- 26 Feb 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c1974a-b279-412b-b641-2b2438f2fccf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330861b7-ac64-4ea9-945b-85d3b55dd7f6
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c1974a-b279-412b-b641-2b2438f2fccf
  26th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm
  Access to Tender Documents via the E-Tendering Portal

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