---
title: "EPP0233 NEEB Business Link"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# EPP0233 NEEB Business Link

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e01

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Braintree District Council, in conjunction with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), involved a tender for the EPP0233 NEEB Business Link, aimed at facilitating a business networking contract for the 2025/26 period. This contract, classified under "Miscellaneous business-related services," was underlying public authority procurement and covered regions including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, and Maldon in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open, below-threshold competition method, with submissions closing on 20th June 2025, and the contract was ultimately awarded with an active status starting from 1st August 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2026. However, the contract was terminated on 31st March 2026 upon completion. Initially, the contract was awarded to The Consortium (East) Ltd.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses within the service industry, particularly those specializing in business networking and event organisation. With criteria favouring quality factors such as programme timeline, event organisation, and business challenges, businesses with strong project management capabilities and a focus on social value creation were well-suited to compete. The scope across North Essex meant that local enterprises, especially SMEs, had significant potential to expand their network and influence within the region. Firms engaging in business development and SME support services could see considerable growth through active participation and collaboration facilitated by this procurement initiative.

## 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=973175394

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032658-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,628 |
| Lots value | £148,628 |
| Awards value | £148,628 |
| Contracts value | £148,628 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CONSORTIUM (EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 08:37 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032658-2026
- 13 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048416-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037599-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024921-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032658-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048416-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037599-2025
  4th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024921-2025
  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=973175394
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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