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Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Independent Commission on the Future of Brandon - Housing, community and economy future scenarios study

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 13:44

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11 Jun 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the tendering process for their independent commission project on the Future of Brandon, covering housing, community, and economic future scenarios. The procurement, classified as development consultancy and economic research services, was conducted under an open competition method categorized as below threshold. The council is located in Bury St Edmunds, UK, and the contract was awarded on 21 July 2025 to Volterra Partners LLP. The project commenced on 24 July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 7 October 2025. This tender process highlighted the open nature of the competition and involved a final bidding stage with one valid bid from the large-scale consultancy firm based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in development consultancy, market and economic research, and economic impact assessments. Companies that can offer innovative solutions tailored to future urban and regional development scenarios would find such projects to be strategic areas for growth. Large consultancy firms, like Volterra Partners LLP, have demonstrated success in this domain, indicating the importance for businesses to not only have expertise but also the capacity to manage and deliver complex consultancy services for public authorities.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Independent Commission on the Future of Brandon - Housing, community and economy future scenarios study

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Independent Commission on the Future of Brandon - Housing, community and economy future scenarios study This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Project Link - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/18968 The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1200hours on 01 July 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041881-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£47,108 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLTERRA PARTNERS

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