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GB-Colchester: 0451 - PA - Heritage Impact Assessment stage 2

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council recently concluded an open procurement process for a Heritage Impact Assessment under the titled contract "GB-Colchester: 0451 - PA - Heritage Impact Assessment stage 2". The procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a specific focus on heritage assessments. The project is set in the East of England, within the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract being awarded on 14th July 2025, and the execution period begins on 21st July 2025, lasting until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £32,000.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage consultancy and management. The contract was awarded to Oxford Archaeology Ltd, indicating a preference for expertise in archaeology and heritage management. Businesses in this niche, particularly those structured as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in the East of England, would find such contracts conducive for business growth. VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations are also seen as suitable for such opportunities, suggesting a focus on community engagement and sustainable practices within the project's execution. The process was conducted using an open procedure, making it accessible to a broad range of qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0451 - PA - Heritage Impact Assessment stage 2

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission an experienced contract to undertake Heritage Impact Assessment. Please refer to the Brief and associated tender documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d9c0224-f8dd-4bd6-afac-f520d94f32a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79343e3b-a2d9-4902-8023-067d2f9e9ce4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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