Critical Friend - Devolution Programme
Buyer: Essex County Council
- Published
- 2 January 2026
- Place of performance
- UKH3
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 000070-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05fed0
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79410000Business and management consultancy services
Description
The devolution programme team is bringing on external 'critical friends', experts who have been recruited through the company Solace. The purpose of this external critical friend is to independently assess the Devolution programme deliverables and outcomes to ensure that the new MCCA is fit for purpose and to review operational efficiency, compliance and performance outcomes to meet the objectives in the White paper. The assessment should provide recommendations for improvements or corrective actions. Actions will include: Review of Programme with CEOs/Leaders and WSLs. Review approach, strategy, operational, governance and deliverables. Review relationships and ambition with and between Greater Essex and the CA Review of programme governance and Governance approach for CCA , Constitution Strategic insights. Call on for advice/strategic insight as required by Sponsors. Targeted as needed Advise programme team on investment opportunities. Work with team to design investment opportunity options for Mayor Induction pack
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Solace | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 000070-2026 · 2 January 2026
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