---
title: "Connected Places Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a254"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Connected Places Programme

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a254

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed pertains to the "Connected Places Programme," commissioned by Essex County Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification. The project focuses on services within the research consultancy domain, specifically aimed at enhancing social capital through the RSA's innovative methodologies. Located in Chelmsford, UK, the contract was initiated as a direct award without competition, falling below threshold levels. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 22nd July 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 21st July 2026, with provisions for potential renewal by 21st October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those adept in advanced data modelling and participatory research techniques. Although the procurement method was direct, showcasing Essex County Council's preference for working with the RSA, the focus on delivering strategic engagement and bespoke data solutions in the Connected Places initiative could inspire similar projects or ongoing opportunities in public sector innovations. Enterprises that prioritise community engagement and social mobility development might find similar future procurements highly beneficial for business growth, given the increasing emphasis on place-based initiatives within public sector contracts.

## Notice

ECC seeks to procure services from the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) to deliver its Connected Places programme. This initiative supports place based social capital development using RSA's distinctive methodologies including advanced data modelling, participatory research and coalition building to enhance wellbeing and social mobility. The programme provides bespoke data sets, neighbourhood mapping and strategic engagement with stakeholders to inform service delivery and investment planning across the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059795-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | RSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059795-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059795-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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