---
title: "Essex Finance Readiness Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c36b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
---

# Essex Finance Readiness Programme

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c36b

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## Summary

The procurement process administered by Essex County Council involved the "Essex Finance Readiness Programme", targeting the business development consultancy services industry within the United Kingdom. The contract, labelled as RFQ 138, aimed to deliver a comprehensive Finance Readiness Programme to help Essex businesses become investment-ready. This programme, positioned in the region of UKH3, entailed limited competition as per below threshold regulations. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2026 to THE MORTGAGE MUM SPECIALIST FINANCE LIMITED, and is scheduled to run from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that offer consultancy services in business development and financial management. Companies like THE MORTGAGE MUM SPECIALIST FINANCE LIMITED, which excel in providing end-to-end financial diagnostics and support services, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. By offering tailored advice and hands-on assistance, businesses can enhance their profile and establish a foothold in the public sector consultancy market, potentially leading to increased contracts and expanded service offerings across the regional landscape.

## Notice

Delivery of a comprehensive Finance Readiness Programme designed to support scaling and established Essex businesses to become more financially capable, investment-ready and able to access appropriate funding. The service will provide an end-to-end offer including initial financial diagnostics, tailored advice and hands-on support to strengthen financial management, governance and strategic planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,750 |

## 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 | THE MORTGAGE MUM SPECIALIST FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 12:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062785-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://themortgagemum.co.uk/specialist-finance/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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