AwardedAwarded 14 May 2026
EPP0322-R1 NEEB Business Support (Re-tender)
Braintree District Council · Local authority
In brief
Braintree District Council awarded this contract to The Consortium (East) Ltd on 14 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £160,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 11 months, up to 23 months with extensions, starting 15 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Braintree District Council, on behalf of the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) has awarded a contract for the provision of 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.
This is a fixed price contract with a budget of £80,000 for the initial period, or £160,000 if the contract is extended. It is a mandatory requirement that the final Specification is delivered within this budget and to have strong existing network links within the Essex region
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Consortium (East) Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | £160,000 | Awarded 9 April 2026 15 May 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 018608-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 032789-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 045271-2026
About the buyer
Braintree District CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
43Awards
36Suppliers it has used most
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From notice 018608-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 March 2026, last updated 18 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.