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26 Jun 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Project Management Review - AWARD" was conducted by East Suffolk Council, focusing on the project management consultancy services category. This tender was classified under the CPV code 72224000 and is situated in Woodbridge, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage and concluded with the contract awarded to AtkinsRealis UK Limited with a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 28th August 2026. The procurement aimed at securing a consultant or consultancy firm for a review of the Council's project management of capital programmes. This process was a further competition restricted to suppliers on the ESPO framework 664_25 Consultancy Services Lot 8g. The total value of the awarded contract is £29,718.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in project management, particularly those familiar with public sector capital programmes and associated frameworks. Businesses with experience in offering strategic consultancy services regarding project management best practices would find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in this contract can potentially enhance the firm's portfolio and create connections with local government bodies, positioning it for future opportunities in related fields across a broader geographical area including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, as noted in the tender's delivery addresses.

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Notice Title

Project Management Review - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council ("ESC", "the Council") is looking to procure a suitably experienced and qualified consultant or consultancy firm to conduct a review of the Council's project management of capital programmes and advise on best practice to introduce and implement improvements. This is a further competition restricted to suppliers on ESPO framework 664_25 Consultancy Services Lot 8g Regeneration and Regional Development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36551057-d985-4a44-b2ef-94a3195001ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883e90ce-8c5e-4fd0-8b13-ca79742a28bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,718 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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