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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools - Design and Engagement

East Sussex County Council

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13 May 2026 at 09:46

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools - Design and Engagement" project was initiated by the East Sussex County Council. Categorised under Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services, it is being conducted in Lewes, England. The contract focuses on the delivery of design and engagement services for sustainable urban drainage systems in schools, with an expected completion date within four months of the contract starting on 12th December 2025. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, specifically aimed below the threshold, with a subsequent contract period potentially extending to 31st March 2027. The award for this contract was issued on 22nd October 2025 and published on 22nd December 2025, valuing the contract at £157,194.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy and sustainable drainage solutions, particularly those structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's value and the potential for a year-long extension demonstrate significant business growth potential, especially for firms capable of providing high-quality design and engagement services tailored to educational environments. Companies like 0ur rainwater Limited, which are already involved in this contract, exemplify businesses well-suited to compete, reflecting the demand for innovation and specialist expertise in sustainable drainage systems. This procurement underscores the increasing emphasis on sustainability in public infrastructure projects and the market opportunity it presents for capable firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools - Design and Engagement

Notice Description

Direct appointment of a Specialist Design Consultancy firm to support the timely and effective delivery of Phase 2 of the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) Engagement & Design services for Schools programme which is expected to be delivered and completed within 4 months from contract start date. Allowed for extension applied for 12 month period from 01.04.2026-31.03.2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd2c348f-2c6c-4627-ad70-b223b407c2bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00095776-f2ac-481a-b4b3-b49f864ab937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,261,060,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,194 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 12 Apr 2026 1-6 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 1SG
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Our Rainwater Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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