---
title: "Provision of Zero-based Budgeting Review Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ceca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Provision of Zero-based Budgeting Review Consultancy Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ceca

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has concluded the procurement process under the title "Provision of Zero-based Budgeting Review Consultancy Services" focusing on financial consultancy services. Situated in Southend On Sea, Essex, the council sought expertise to conduct a Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) review aligned with its strategic priorities. This award was part of a limited competition procurement, specifically below the threshold, and covered the East region (UKH3) of the United Kingdom. The process has progressed to the award stage, following a tender initiation type. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 15th December 2025, with a gross contractual value of £43,875.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive budgetary reviews. The successful supplier, PEOPLETOO LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Nottingham, highlights the potential for other SMEs with proficiency in consultancy services to engage with similar public procurement exercises. Such contracts enable business growth through the practical application of financial management techniques and the development of methodologies that can be tailored for wider corporate adoption. The engagement not only promises immediate financial remuneration but also promotes long-term partnerships with authorities in need of budgetary expertise.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires consultancy services to deliver a transformational Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) review of a designated service area. The review will rebuild the budget from first principles, ensuring that all activities are clearly costed, justified, and aligned with the Council's strategic priorities, Corporate Plan outcomes and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). This exercise is intended not only to identify savings, but also to create a replicable methodology and evidence base to support wider corporate roll-out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066298-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,875 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 11:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066298-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066298-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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