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Sustainable Drainage Technical Support

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 11:43

AwardUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 08:37

Award

29 Jun 2023 at 10:21

Tender

21 Feb 2023 at 15:29

Planning

15 Feb 2023 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sustainable Drainage Technical Support" was conducted by East Sussex County Council, serving as the Lead Local Flood Authority. The contract, valued at £240,000, was awarded to Ardent Consulting Engineers Limited. The procurement process, classified under environmental issues consultancy services, was conducted as an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period extends from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2026, with extensions from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025, and from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the primary focus is on providing technical support for drainage design and flood risk management related to new developments.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly in areas related to surface water drainage and flood risk management. Businesses capable of providing highly skilled professionals for the roles of Drainage Officer and Principal Drainage Officer will find this contract appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria allowing for SME participation. The procurement was managed through the Proactis Procurement Portal, offering a streamlined application procedure.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Drainage Technical Support

Notice Description

This contract has been extended from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025 and from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026. East Sussex County Council is the Lead Local Flood Authority for its administrative area. Currently, this means that it is, amongst other things, has a statutory duty to respond to consultations on major planning applications with surface water drainage. (General Development Management Procedure Order 2015 (Schedule 4 Consultations before the grant of permission category ZE)) In practice this means that the LLFA comments on the drainage design and local flood risk implications (surface water, ground water and ordinary watercourse) of new development. This will include pre-app consultations by developers or Local Planning Authorities (LPAs), consultations on applications for outline, reserved matters, or full planning permission. It also included consultations on the discharge of conditions and any application to vary conditions of a permission. We are looking to contract in order to fill two roles: 1. Drainage Officer 2. Principal Drainage Officer The tender will be conducted via the Proactis Procurement Portal - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39dbcb65-267f-4358-a972-efdf399c2c57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e535a28-2cb6-435a-b13d-445ba7a8a30a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 years
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 SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDENT CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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