Scope
Description
Braintree District Council (the authority), on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), invites tenders for the provision of a business networking contract - NEEB Link for the 2025/26 period. This contract aims to support businesses and residents across North Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, and Maldon
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Total value (estimated)
- £148,628 excluding VAT
- £178,353.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 May 2026
- 9 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline/Programme | Long criteria description |
Quality | 30% |
| Event Organisation and KPI | Long criteria description |
Quality | 30% |
| Business Challenges | Long criteria description |
Quality | 20% |
| Project Team | Long criteria description |
Quality | 15% |
| Social Value | Long criteria description |
Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Braintree District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-7262-MJTR
Causeway House, Bocking End
Braintree
CM7 9HB
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government