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title: "EPP0233 NEEB Business Link"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051dd3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# EPP0233 NEEB Business Link

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051dd3

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## Summary

Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board, is inviting tenders for the EPP0233 NEEB Business Link contract, focusing on the provision of business networking services. The tender falls under the category of miscellaneous business-related services and aims to support economic activities across North Essex, covering areas like Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, and Maldon. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th June 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 6th June 2025. The total contract value is £148,628, participating under an open procurement method considered below threshold competition. The contract will begin on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing business and economic development services. The contract emphasises quality criteria such as timeline, event organisation, and social value, fostering an environment for creative business solutions and collaborations. By competing for this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain access to a wider network of potential clients, and contribute to economic growth in the North Essex area.

## Notice

Braintree District Council (the authority), on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), invites tenders for the provision of a business networking contract - NEEB Link for the 2025/26 period. This contract aims to support businesses and residents across North Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, and Maldon To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952351906

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024870-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,628 |
| Lots value | £148,628 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024870-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024870-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952351906
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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