Employers Agent and Project Management Services

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the contract titled "Employers Agent and Project Management Services" has been completed, with the award stage finalised on 10th June 2026. Issued by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council, located in Lowestoft, England (postcode NR33 0EQ), this tender falls under the industry category of construction project management services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Eastern Procurement framework for Development Consultancy. The awarded contract, valued at £65,000, will be effective from 1st October 2026 to 31st August 2028.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth in the construction consultancy sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. The selective procurement method suggests a competitive but streamlined application process, ideal for businesses experienced in development consultancy frameworks. Richard Utting Associates LLP, an SME, has successfully secured the contract, indicating potential opportunities for similar businesses within the East Suffolk region to engage in consultancy services related to large-scale development projects.

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Notice Title

Employers Agent and Project Management Services

Notice Description

Employers agent and project management services at the former Sanyo and Survitec sites. Awarded using Eastern Procurement framework for Development Consultancy and lot Employers Agents / Quantity Surveying.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4a373d8-25bd-41b3-a294-e8ac0865a490
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4edc00a-23d2-4868-9c8c-c47dcd210ff6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
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
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHARD UTTING ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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