Planning

Professional Design Consultancy

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Professional Design Consultancy project that will be instrumental in developing an 87-bed ward at Colchester Hospital. This process, identified by the title "Professional Design Consultancy" and classified under project management consultancy services, falls within the services industry category. The Trust operates from Colchester, with the procurement process within the UKH34 region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated procurement method will have been outlined in a planned procurement notice, with the actual contract period expected to span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Key dates include the future notice publication on 1st October 2025, allowing potential bidders to prepare for tenders that align with a central government public authority's requirements under the UKPGA mandate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in project management consultancy and design services. Given the contract's substantial value, estimated at £2,200,000 gross, it would be suitable for established firms with a robust portfolio in healthcare facility development. By participating, businesses can gain high-level exposure within the public sector and establish partnerships with the NHS, one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. Companies capable of delivering innovative and efficient design solutions will be well-positioned to compete, potentially opening doors to future contracts and expansion within the burgeoning healthcare infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Design Consultancy

Notice Description

Professional Design Consultancy for 87 Bed Ward at Colchester Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024059-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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