---
title: "Greater Essex Public Involvement Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Greater Essex Public Involvement Network

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Greater Essex Public Involvement Network" has reached the completion stage. This initiative, undertaken by Essex County Council, aims to foster connections among researchers, commissioners, policy makers, and various community groups across Greater Essex. The awarded contract, valued at £119,580, was signed on 25th March 2026 and will remain active until 31st December 2028, with the possibility of a 24-month extension until 2030. This contract falls under the services category related to marketing management consultancy services, covering the region designated as UKH3 in the United Kingdom. Key responsibilities include establishing a comprehensive Public Involvement Network beginning in March 2026, with the network's maintenance ensuring inclusivity and regular review through to December 2028.

This public procurement tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in public engagement, consultancy, and community development. The contract's focus on the marketing management consultancy services appraises businesses adept at fostering community interactions and providing innovative networking solutions. With Essex County Council as the contracting authority, firms capable of expanding their outreach and engagement services significantly will find this tender conducive to business growth. Additionally, those experienced in mapping involvement forums and facilitating relationships with various stakeholders will be well-positioned to compete successfully. Businesses in the voluntary, community, or resident-led sectors, and those focusing on training and development for public contributors, will thrive by contributing to this inclusive and strategic public involvement venture.

## Notice

The Greater Essex HDRC has awarded a partner to build and maintain a Public Involvement Network that connects researchers, commissioners, and policymakers with community, voluntary, resident-led, and specialist groups across Greater Essex beginning March 2026. The partner will map existing involvement forums, create and update an accessible directory, develop engagement protocols and guidance, establish relationships with forum owners, identify and support training needs for public contributors, and maintain monitoring and feedback mechanisms. The network must remain inclusive, reaches under-represented groups, regularly reviewed, and fully supported through to December 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031808-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,580 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHWATCH ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031808-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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