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Business Support Services
A public procurement published by Essex County Council via Find a Tender.
- £1.1m
- Award value
- £1.5m
- Tender value
- 1
- Suppliers
- 1
- Awards
- 4
- Notices
- Contract
- Stage
Overview
Essex County Council (ECC) currently has a business support contract in place that is due to expire in March 2026, alongside our nationally funded Growth Hub contract. ECC is seeking input from potential bidders to help shape a suitable contract and procurement process. The current contract is split into three main areas: 1) General Business Support 2) Business Financial Advice and Support 3) Skills Consultancy and Brokerage Service As part of that the current contract, the scope of the services include: - Delivering a clear programme of business support to ensure the safeguarding of businesses and jobs impacted by the challenging economic climate - Providing high-quality provision that e…
Key details
- Buyer
- Essex County Council
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Lifecycle stage
- Contract
- Status
- planning
- CPV classification
- —
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- £1,140,000
- Tender value
- £1,500,000
- First published
- 15 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 5 Mar 2026
Awards
1 award recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED | 09874339 | 17 Feb 2026 | pending | £1.1m |
Notice timeline
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "Business Support Services"?
Business Support Services is a UK public-sector procurement published by Essex County Council via Find a Tender.
Has "Business Support Services" been awarded?
Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £1,140,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".
Which suppliers are involved in "Business Support Services"?
1 supplier is linked: SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED.
What is "Business Support Services" worth?
The reported award value is £1,140,000.
When was "Business Support Services" published?
It was first published on 15 Aug 2025 and last updated on 5 Mar 2026, across 4 notices.
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