Scope
Reference
EPP0322
Description
Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB), invites expressions of interest and market engagement for the provision of a 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.
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Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 November 2025
Engagement process description
Interested suppliers can obtain the Pre Market Engagement document in the e-Delta tendering portal via access code GR88M377Z2.
The document includes a questionnaire for interested suppliers to complete and send to the email address provided in the documents by 12 noon on Tuesday 25 November 2025.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 December 2025
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