Scope
Description
The devolution programme team is bringing on external 'critical friends', experts who have been recruited through
the company Solace.
The purpose of this external critical friend is to independently assess the Devolution programme deliverables and
outcomes to ensure that the new MCCA is fit for purpose and to review operational efficiency, compliance and
performance outcomes to meet the objectives in the White paper. The assessment should provide
recommendations for improvements or corrective actions.
Actions will include:
Review of Programme with CEOs/Leaders and WSLs. Review approach, strategy, operational, governance and
deliverables.
Review relationships and ambition with and between Greater Essex and the CA
Review of programme governance and Governance approach for CCA , Constitution
Strategic insights. Call on for advice/strategic insight as required by Sponsors. Targeted as needed
Advise programme team on investment opportunities.
Work with team to design investment opportunity options for Mayor Induction pack
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £70,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 September 2025
Contract dates
- 29 September 2025 to 28 March 2026
- Possible extension to 28 September 2026
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
N/A
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
Solace
6 Mitre Passage
London
SE10 0ER
United Kingdom
Email: contactsolace@solace.org.uk
Region: UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government