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title: "Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696b2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Essex County Council, involved a direct procurement method to facilitate the "Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme." This programme focuses on a learning and reflection initiative conducted in collaboration with Stone King and Go Lab. The contracting process reached the award stage, with PUBLIC DIGITAL LIMITED selected as the supplier to deliver business development consultancy services. The delivery is slated to occur from April 2026 to September 2026, across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract, valued at £65,000, was signed on 19 March 2026, with the contract details published on 12 May 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services to expand their reach within the public sector, especially those adept at engaging in reflective and learning-driven programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver such services can leverage this programme to bolster their business portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in handling substantial public sector contracts. Furthermore, enterprises familiar with the public authority procurement processes and regional execution will find this to be a suitable growth opportunity. The partnership with renowned bodies like Stone King further accentuates the professional expectation and potential market prestige associated with this contract.

## Notice

Delivering the Bold Commissioners Group in the Caring Communities Programme a learning and reflection programme in partnership with Stone King and Go Lab and will be delivered between April 2026 and September 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043468-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043468-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043468-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16065

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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