---
title: "Continuous Improvement Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06567c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Continuous Improvement Capability

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06567c

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## Summary

Essex County Council, a public authority within sub-central government, recently awarded a contract for the "Continuous Improvement Capability" tender using an open procedure. The goal of this procurement was to provide training and mentoring services in continuous improvement and change capability over a 36-month period without the possibility of extension. The services will be delivered mainly at County Hall in Chelmsford, Essex, with hybrid working arrangements in place. The total contract amount is £480,000 GBP, and the process concluded with the award to CATALYST CONSULTING LIMITED on 22 April 2026, with the contract commencing from 1 May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training services, especially those focused on continuous improvement and organisational change. SMEs can particularly benefit from engaging in such contracts, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies that can offer flexible, blended delivery methods adaptable to hybrid work scenarios will find themselves well-positioned to provide these services effectively. Moreover, as Essex County Council enters the Local Government Reorganisation phase, there may be further chances for businesses to adapt and expand their offerings in line with evolving local government needs.

## Notice

Essex County Council award of contract for the requirement to deliver Continuous Improvement and Change training and mentoring. There could be potential for the range of services to change, the scope of work, to expand or reduce; furthermore, the range of materials could increase, decrease or for new products to be included or substituted as technology develops. The size of cohorts and number of sessions per annum will be agreed by all parties prior to commencement of the services. The number of sessions per annum may vary dependant on demand. The main location of the population is County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex. However, ECC staff work on a hybrid basis (incorporating working from other locations, alongside working from the office as required). Contract length of 36 months with no extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036896-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATALYST CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 08:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036896-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030854-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014503-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036896-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030854-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014503-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12162
  Continuous Improvement Capability - specification of requirements

## Notice URLs

- http://www.catalystconsulting.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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