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Connected Places Programme

Essex County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Essex County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, UKH36, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ProcurementSandA@essex.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
100000.0 GBP
Published
25 Sep 2025, 14:23
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
21 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
21 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73210000 - Research consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
RSA
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

ECC seeks to procure services from the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) to deliver its Connected Places programme. This initiative supports place based social capital development using RSA's distinctive methodologies including advanced data modelling, participatory research and coalition building to enhance wellbeing and social mobility. The programme provides bespoke data sets, neighbourhood mapping and strategic engagement with stakeholders to inform service delivery and investment planning across the region.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Connected Places Programme

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