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East Beach Inclusive Playground Landscape Architect

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by Southend-on-Sea City Council encompassed the hiring of a Landscape Architect for an inclusive playground at East Beach, Southend on Sea. This tender, associated with the public authority sub-central government industry category, was awarded to Ares Landscape Architects Ltd. Key details include the completion of the contract, which commenced on 29th May 2025 and is set to conclude by 28th February 2026. The procurement method was classified as 'Below threshold - unknown', and the service involved architectural services for outdoor areas, specifically within the region of UKH31.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services for outdoor areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Firms proficient in delivering inclusive landscape design could leverage this completion to broaden their portfolio and gain a foothold in public sector projects. Additionally, the contract value of £39,500 signals a viable opportunity for similar businesses considering expanding their services to include public authority projects in and around the Southend on Sea area.

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Notice Title

East Beach Inclusive Playground Landscape Architect

Notice Description

Landscape Architect for an inclusive playground at East Beach, Southend on Sea Services PS39,500.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039183-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulahattin@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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