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Professional services in relation to the design of Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections and related Construction Support Services - Award of Contract

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, the buying organisation, has completed the award stage of a tender for professional services related to the design of Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections and related construction support services. The project is an integral component of a £24.3 million Government Towns Fund initiative aimed at revitalising Hastings Town through strategic investment in urban regeneration, infrastructure, and connectivity. The procurement process employed a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Construction Professional Services Framework (RM 6165). Ove Arup & Partners Limited has been reappointed to continue with Phase 2 of the project following a direct award process. This contract commenced on 17 March 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 January 2026, involving services within the infrastructure works consultancy category, specifically serving the South East region of the UK.

For businesses, this contract represents a notable engagement in urban development initiatives, providing a platform for companies specialising in infrastructure, consultancy, and urban planning to contribute to significant regional enhancements. While the current contract primarily engages a large-scale company, medium and large enterprises with similar service offerings could position themselves advantageously for potential future requirements. Opportunities might arise through compensation events or further contracts as additional aspects of the project develop. Engaging in such frameworks can offer growth prospects by aligning with government-led developmental programmes, fostering valuable collaborations with public entities like East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional services in relation to the design of Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections and related Construction Support Services - Award of Contract

Notice Description

The town of Hastings has been awarded PS24.3m from the Government's Towns Fund programme. The aim of the funding programme is to drive the economic regeneration of Hastings to deliver long term economic and productivity growth through investment in urban regeneration, infrastructure and connectivity. The Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections project responds to the town deal vision and its key principles of improvements in health and well-being, and clean and inclusive growth. The scheme focusses on the Havelock Road and Harold Place corridor supporting the ease of movement from the rail station as a key gateway into the town, through the heart of the town centre and across the A259, which runs parallel to the seafront promenade, to the beach beyond. After a thorough options appraisal, a decision has been made to continue the services of Ove Arup & Partners Ltd who carried out Phase 1 of the project, as it gives the Council greater opportunity to deliver the project within the timescales set by the Government, as well as secure the gains made in relationships with key stakeholders and delivery partners. Following the Direct Award process outlined by the below Framework, they were provided a scope of requirements and asked to submit a proposal, through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS), Construction Professional Services Framework (RM 6165). The proposal fulfilled the Councils requirements and was within the framework pricing guidelines and the Councils budget. Although the contract value is fixed under Option A of the NEC 4 Professional Services contract, There maybe additional requirements at construction stage but these are impossible to estimate the value of/time required presently. Should they be required they will be handled via compensation events in the contract. They are included in the scope as potential future requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-771c6e50-44c0-4adb-9738-f509a0d77424
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd818ce-0ca1-4697-b546-8d9d765526cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,117 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,117 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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