---
title: "Greater Essex Growth Agency Brand and Identity Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05685d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Greater Essex Growth Agency Brand and Identity Development

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05685d

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Greater Essex Growth Agency Brand and Identity Development" project. The initiative aimed to procure bespoke agency services to develop a brand and web presence for a Growth Agency in Greater Essex, following models like London & Partners. The process, identified under ECC1002430, is classified under the services category and utilised a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The related contract, awarded to We Are Polar, commenced on 21st July 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st January 2026. The procurement activity took place in the Chelmsford area, part of the UKH36 region, and falls under the public authority sub-central government classification.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in brand identity and strategic communication within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering bespoke agency services and developing regional or sector-focused identities are well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar contracts. We Are Polar, a Chelmsford-based SME, was successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for local businesses to secure government contracts and expand their operations through such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Bespoke agency services to develop the brand, identity, and web presence of a Growth Agency for Greater Essex, following the model of London & Partners for London.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043983-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WE ARE POLAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 15:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043983-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043983-2025
  29th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wearepolar.com/

## Provenance

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