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title: "EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06600f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06600f

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## Summary

Braintree District Council, acting on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), has successfully awarded a contract for the "EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)" to THE CONSORTIUM (EAST) LTD. The initiative aims to deliver business support services focusing on SMEs within the North Essex region, encompassing authorities like Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Tendring, and Uttlesford District Councils. The awarded contract, worth £160,000, commenced on 15th May 2026, and initially is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension to March 2028. This open competition process categorized under 'services' is noteworthy for its fixed-price budget framework, functioning below the threshold. It represents the procurement phase of 'Award' and marks the finalization with the corresponding documents published on 14th May and 18th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs within the business services sector, particularly those already operating within or having strong network connections to the Essex area. The prospective engagement entails delivering a coordinated business support service tailored to stimulate growth in SMEs, offering a fertile ground for businesses specialising in providing advisory and support services. Companies with experience in running similar projects and those adept at delivering services within prescribed budgets are primed for growth by leveraging this engagement. Additionally, SMEs seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the regional market would find this contract instrumental in broadening their operational scope and influence.

## Notice

Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) has awarded a contract 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 a budget of PS80,000 for the initial period, or PS160,000 if the contract is extended. It is a mandatory requirement that the final Specification is delivered within this budget and to have strong existing network links within the Essex region

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This project is estimated to run for 10.5 months (2026/27), with an option to extend for another 12 months 2027/28, subject to performance, funding and Local Government Reorganisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CONSORTIUM (EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032789-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018608-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032789-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018608-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/38D7367N9J
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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