--- title: "EPP0322 NEEB Business Support (Tender)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da48.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-24" --- # EPP0322 NEEB Business Support (Tender) Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da48.json) ## Summary Braintree District Council led a procurement process for business support in the North Essex area on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). This initiative was aimed at providing aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region, fostering business growth and sustainability. The procurement covered services classified under miscellaneous business-related services and had a fixed price contract of £98,000 annually. The process went through several stages, starting from planning in November 2025, followed by active tendering, eventually concluding in February 2026 with a cancellation notice due to a budget and requirements review. However, active tendering was completed before the award stage, with the contract schedule expected from April 2026 to March 2027, with potential extension to March 2028. The opportunity targeted SMEs with robust network links within Essex, evidenced by past projects, emphasizing quality in areas like programme organisation and communications strategy. This procurement aimed to deliver a coordinated business support service across local authorities, including Braintree District Council, Chelmsford City Council, and others, creating substantial opportunities for businesses involved in business consultancy and support services. Companies that have demonstrated strong connections in the Essex region and possess expertise in tailored support interventions are well-suited to compete. The tender primarily attracted SMEs capable of offering strategic interventions, managing programme performance and risk mitigation, and engaging effectively through communications strategies. The procurement method was open, allowing electronic submissions, making it accessible for small businesses seeking to expand their reach and impact within North Essex, ultimately contributing to regional economic growth. ## Notice Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), invites tenders for the provision of business support in relation to SME's in the North Essex area. This contract aims to support businesses and residents across the NEEB Authorities, which include: Braintree District Council Chelmsford City Council Colchester City Council Maldon District Council Tendring District Council Uttlesford District Council This project will deliver a coordinated business support service across North Essex, targeting SMEs with tailored interventions to help them grow and sustain growth. This is a fixed price contract with an annual budget of PS98,000, or PS196,000 if the contract is extended - there is no additional funding available. It is a mandatory requirement that the final Specification is delivered within this budget. Bidders are recommended to only bid if they can meet the budget of PS98,000 for the first year and PS98,000 for the second year if the contract is extended. It is mandatory that bidders have strong existing network links within the Essex region, and they can evidence this through previous project examples delivered via these networks. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TEW3GEW477 Access code TEW3GEW477 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005757215 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: This project is estimated to run for twelve (12) months 2026/27, with an option to extend for another 12 months 2027/28 if funding is approved. ### Planning Information Interested suppliers can obtain the Pre Market Engagement document in the e-Delta tendering portal via access code GR88M377Z2. The document includes a questionnaire for interested suppliers to complete and send to the email address provided in the documents by 12 noon on Tuesday 25 November 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016351-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £196,000 | | Lots value | £196,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2026 at 10:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016351-2026 - 12 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002294-2026 - 10 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081647-2025 - 4 Nov 2025 at 16:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070991-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016351-2026 24th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002294-2026 12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081647-2025 10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070991-2025 4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005757215 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TEW3GEW477 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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