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Growth Vision for the A11 Corridor & Mildenhall - Economic Narrative Study

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 09:52

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by West Suffolk Council sought expertise for an "Economic Narrative Study" focused on the Growth Vision for the A11 Corridor and Mildenhall. Classed under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, this project was awarded to PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED through an open and below-threshold competition. The contract is valued at £51,540 and is set to commence on 24th September 2025, completing by 28th February 2026. Key dates noted in this process included the tender submission deadline on 29th August 2025. The council, located at West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, demonstrated a commitment to thorough procurement practices under legal framework 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in economic and community development services to demonstrate their capabilities. The procurement's emphasis on quality and the scope for studying economic growth trajectories make it ideal for SMEs specialising in strategic development analysis and consultancy. Such opportunities foster growth by allowing businesses to collaborate with local government, engage with regional economic planning, and enhance their sector reputation through successful project delivery. Businesses equipped with innovative approaches to economic analysis and possessing regional expertise in the UK would find this project well-suited to their proficiencies.

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Notice Title

Growth Vision for the A11 Corridor & Mildenhall - Economic Narrative Study

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council - Growth Vision for the A11 Corridor & Mildenhall - Economic Narrative Study

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056851-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£42,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
Sar Noonan
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

PRIOR + PARTNERS

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