---
title: "Specialist Consultant for Data Validation and Critical Friend Resource"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06939b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# Specialist Consultant for Data Validation and Critical Friend Resource

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06939b

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## Summary

Thurrock Council, located in Grays, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Specialist Consultant for Data Validation and Critical Friend Resource." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. The process, initiated as a direct procurement without competition, was finalised on 7th May 2026, with the contract period set to run from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2027. The total contract value is £39,960, with a net amount of £33,300. This procurement does not surpass the threshold that would have necessitated a competitive process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in data validation and advisory roles. Given the direct procurement method and scope, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant skills are well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. Supplier Pennington Choices Limited, recognised for their proficiency in providing consultancy services, secured the contract, potentially setting a benchmark for other businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in public sector projects.

## Notice

To undertake a data validation of our compliance data and to provide a resource to act as a critical friend until we can establish the Housing Improvement Board and Housing Assurance Working Group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042031-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNINGTON CHOICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042031-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042031-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pennington.org.uk
- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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