The tender exercises returned only single bids for each scheme, which exceed the available budget. Ending the current procurement will allow the Council to review and develop a revised strategy to ensure value for money and deliverability within funding constraints.

To not proceed with an award of contract and for the Council to exercise its right to withdraw the tenders for the Local Regeneration Fund projects which include:-
- Carnarvon Terrace, Clacton-on-Sea
- Milton Road & Victoria Street, Dovercourt

Publishing the relevant notices is required under the relevant procurement regulations and does not have implications in terms of LGR. LGR is noted as a specific project risk and a review is planned towards the end of March 2026 to update the relevant risk and map implications further to the release of further guidance by central government