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Western Gateway re-development consultancy

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Western Gateway re-development consultancy" has been completed with Ipswich Borough Council, located in the East of England, acting as the buying organisation. This project involves consultancy services for redevelopment and regeneration, classified under the CPV code '70110000' for development services of real estate, as well as architectural, engineering, and planning services. The procurement adopted a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement, with Drees and Sommer UK Ltd being awarded the contract. The tender stage concluded on 16th June 2026, and the contract is set to run from 6th July 2026 to 31st December 2028. The overall contract value is £3,181,860 GBP.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth in the consultancy sector, particularly for businesses experienced in large-scale redevelopment projects. While the procurement has already been awarded, future tenders of a similar nature might be of interest to companies that provide high-level architectural, engineering, and planning services. Additionally, as the opportunity was suitable for SMEs, smaller enterprises with relevant expertise could be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, expanding their portfolio and market presence in the regional development framework. Furthermore, participating in such projects reinforces a company's credentials within government-led regeneration initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Western Gateway re-development consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy services for a proposed redevelopment and regeneration project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5b740b0-980f-4701-aabf-9d6c8751a6fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158d8787-62cb-4d0f-b105-2ea6e3ea8f62
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

70110000 - Development services of real estate

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,181,860 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DREES AND SOMMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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