Scope
Reference
C017PA
Description
Place Services Legacy Grazing project provides bespoke habitat management through conservation grazing to clients across Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Kent. This is a chargeable service provided to landowners who require grazing to fulfil objectives and obligations under statutory designations for example, such as SSSI's etc.
The contract is a re-procurement of a single supplier to provide native breed livestock and livestock management services, in accordance with a grazing schedule, on behalf of Legacy Grazing. During the course of the contract new clients / sites may be added or removed and the contractor will be required to increase or reduce the herd accordingly with ECC retaining the right to procure additional services to increase capacity if the contractor is unable to meet the requirement.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further period of 24 months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
As outlined in the Changes in Scope section within the procurement documents, during the course of the contract there may be an option to add New Sites to the grazing programme as and when new clients approach the Authority with grazing requirements. It is also possible that some clients will reach a point where they no longer require the Services. While this is uncommon, the Authority reserves the right to remove Sites from the Grazing Programme.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Tender Pack for this opportunity is available via the Proactis ProContract web portal. Interested parties must first register as a supplier by visiting: https://procontract.due-north.com/register
Once registered, bidders can access this contract opportunity by following these steps:
1. Go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
2. Search for Essex County Council from the organisation list
3. Search for Project ref: DN787439 or title C017PA Livestock Management Service
4. Select "express interest" in this opportunity
5. Download the Tender Pack and complete your bid submission by the deadline date (12pm 27th October 2025).
Supplier Registration Support
If you encounter any difficulties during the registration process, the Authority is offering dedicated support sessions on:
Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th October 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Duration: 30-minute slots per bidder
To book a support slot, please contact:
Benedict Itoyah - benedict.itoyah@essex.gov.uk
Please note: Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | As detailed in the tender pack. |
Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | As detailed in the tender pack. |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
1. Subsidy review anticipated 2028/2029
2. Local Government Reorganisation in 2028
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: Amelia.Hickin@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government