---
title: "Provision of Consultancy Support for Operations Director/COO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06646d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Provision of Consultancy Support for Operations Director/COO

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06646d

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Thames Freeport Limited, based in Essex, United Kingdom, seeking consultancy support for an Operations Director/COO. The tender is classified under the 'Business and management consultancy and related services' industry category. It moved to the 'Award' stage on 6th March 2026, following a limited competition process below the threshold. The contract begins on 7th March 2026 and spans until 31st March 2026, with potential renewal if further services are required. The contracting process addresses the need for operational leadership during the period of the Deputy CEO acting as Interim CEO.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those equipped to provide interim executive leadership and management support. Businesses with experience in operational consultancies can benefit from partnering with Thames Freeport Limited, a public undertaking involved in strategic operations leadership. With the contract awarded to Special Envoy Services Limited, an SME based in West Sussex, the procurement indicates potential growth avenues in business consultancy services within the public sector in the UK.

## Notice

Procure an interim Operations Director / COO support to the organisation. The support is required to ensure continuity of operational leadership during a period where the Deputy CEO is acting as Interim CEO, pending the recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020515-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM18 7EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIAL ENVOY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020515-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020515-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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