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03 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Ilford Arrival Professional Team" has been awarded by the London Borough of Redbridge, addressing architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services with a focus on project-design services. It is centred around the enhancement of Ilford's public realm, connecting the town to the Roding Valley through professional design services as per the Ilford Arrival Spatial Framework. The contract has progressed to RIBA Stage 3, which includes the development and submission of a planning application. The procurement process operated under an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th March 2025, and the contract period extending from 7th April 2025 to 28th April 2027. This stage represents the award phase with the decision to appoint Periscope Landscape and Architecture Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the architectural and engineering sectors, specifically those providing professional design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the expressed suitability for this business scale. Companies involved in landscape architecture and urban planning could find this procurement especially beneficial, providing avenues for growth through the substantial project value of £1,000,000. Engaging with this contract supports business expansion within the UK, particularly for firms looking to contribute to strategic urban development projects.

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Notice Title

Ilford Arrival Professional Team

Notice Description

Ilford Arrival is a series of public realm interventions that look to connect Ilford, a town with a deficiency of access to green and blue infrastructure, to the Roding Valley. The scope of the procurement is to secure professional design services to undertake all necessary design work to advance the projects identified in the Ilford Arrival Spatial Framework and endorsed by Cabinet on 12th September 2024. The first Contract Award under this procurement was for work from RIBA Stage 0 to RIBA Stage 2. This work was completed in December 2025 and following a Gateway Review it is now appropriate to award a Contract for RIBA Stage 3 that will include the development and submission of a planning application, with professional design support until determination of the application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0340c08-165e-4ce4-9ba2-af4d18ff676e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0f47ba-152c-4d94-a641-6255029e04f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£616,926 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2027 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NN
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERISCOPE LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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