Award

Quantity Surveyor

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 May 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for a Quantity Surveyor, with Potter Raper Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement falls under the industry category of construction consultancy services, and it is centred in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. This limited competition procurement process adhered to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The relevant contract spans from the 1st of May 2025 until the 30th of April 2029, with a total gross value of £58,420. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender stage.

This tender presents a distinctive opportunity for businesses specialised in construction consultancy services to engage with public sector projects. While the competition was limited, SMEs with expertise in quantity surveying could particularly benefit by positioning themselves for similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts not only provides potential revenue growth but also offers valuable experience within public sector procurement, which may enhance a company's reputation and portfolio. Prospective bidders in this industry may find working with sub-central government entities a worthwhile investment of resources for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Quantity Surveyor

Notice Description

Quantity Surveyor Newport house , Chelmsford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024839-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POTTER RAPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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