Essex Supply Chain Portal

The Essex Supply Chain Portal is a new digital gateway that connects local suppliers with real construction, infrastructure and retrofit opportunities. It makes it easier for businesses to find work, build relationships and play a bigger role in Essex’s growing homes and infrastructure pipeline, while supporting local spend, inclusive growth and a greener future for the county.

Get in touch

Get in touch to find out more about our business support offering.

Get in touch

Get in touch to find out more about our business support offering.

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Who’s it for?

The portal is for any Essex-based or regional business that plays a part in the construction or retrofit supply chain. This includes SMEs, micro businesses, trades, engineers, green‑tech specialists and social enterprises.

What is it?

An online space where major contractors and public sector buyers share current opportunities, and where local suppliers can showcase what they do. By creating a profile, businesses can increase their visibility, highlight their expertise and strengthen their readiness for future procurement and partnership activity.

What’s required?

Getting started is straightforward. You’ll create an account, share the essentials about your business and outline the services you provide. You can add details such as accreditations or policies as you go, and update your profile whenever you need to. The clearer your information, the easier it is for buyers to understand your capabilities.

How does it work?

Once registered, you can build your profile and explore the live opportunities posted by contractors and public sector teams. When you find a project that fits, you can follow the guidance to express interest or connect with the buyer. By keeping your profile up to date and checking in regularly, you stay visible and ready for new work as it comes through.

Next Steps...

To start your journey, get in touch to learn more or visit the Essex Supply Chain website.

Stories of progress

Don't just take our word for it, hear from the local individuals who are scaling faster and thinking bigger.

“The Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme didn’t just help us write a stronger grant application, it changed how we tell KIGO’s story. That is the kind of support every early-stage founder needs and almost none can find.”

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Moria Bennett

Founder & CEO, KIGO Limited

Innovation Grant Mentoring

“The support was incredibly helpful. I was able to step back, really look at where the business was going, and understand the financial side more clearly. It also made me realise the true value of what I was delivering - something I hadn’t fully recognised before.”

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Michelle Shavdia

Founder, Find Your Spark

Ambitious Essex

“The Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service has been invaluable in helping us enable apprenticeship employers to secure funding quickly and easily, ensuring smaller employers and apprentices have the same opportunities as other learners.”

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Colchester Institute

Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service

“The team have been very supportive throughout the process and guided us through each step. Every question was answered in detail, and we would highly recommend the service to other businesses.”

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd

Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service

“It’s a valuable way to invest in our team and support business growth. The process was straightforward, and the support helped us up skill our team without the usual financial pressures. We’d highly recommend it to others looking to develop their workforce.”

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CISLT Ltd

Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service

“Pitching to companies was the best, from a commercial and learning perspective. Secondly the other cohort members, I feel I've met like minded people going through or have been through similar challenges.”

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Lara Fox

CEO, Objective

Grow Essex Global

“My experience with the Essex Growth Agency through Ambitious Women in Essex has been transformational for my business. May it continue as an incubator of talent, driving growth and prosperity across the county.”

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Helen Barnett

Content Strategist & Writer

Ambitious Women in Essex

"From start to finish, the process was seamless. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, guiding me through every step. I felt valued as a customer, and the results were fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful experience!"

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Michelle Passfield

Founder

Ambitious Women in Essex