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EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)

Braintree District Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Braintree District Council

Buyer Address: Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree, UKH34, CM7 9HB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lili Roqueta

Contact Email: lili.roqueta@essex.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01376 551414

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
160000.0 GBP
Gross: 192000.0 GBP
Published
02 Mar 2026, 16:06
Deadline
27 Mar 2026, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), invites tenders for the provision of business support in relation to SME’s in the North Essex area. This contract aims to support businesses and residents across the NEEB Authorities, which include: Braintree District Council Chelmsford City Council Colchester City Council Maldon District Council Tendring District Council Uttlesford District Council This project will deliver a coordinated business support service across North Essex, targeting SMEs with tailored interventions to help them grow and sustain growth. This is a fixed price contract with a budget of £80,000 for the initial period, or £160,000 if the contract is extended - there is no additional funding available. It is a mandatory requirement that the final Specification is delivered within this budget. Bidders are recommended to only bid if they can meet the budget of £80,000 for the initial period and £80,000 for the second year if the contract is extended. It is mandatory that bidders have strong existing network links within the Essex region, and they can evidence this through previous project examples delivered via these networks. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Miscellaneous-business-related-services./38D7367N9J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/38D7367N9J

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018608-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 160,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 192,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-15T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criteria 1 (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criteria 2 (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criteria 3 (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criteria 4 (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criteria 5 (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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