Tender

ESC Design Code

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 10:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 11:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 12:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 12:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has initiated the tender stage for the "ESC Design Code" project, which is focused on creating a district-wide design code. This tender seeks to establish the foundational phase of the code aligned with the ongoing Local Plan review. Interested parties can submit their proposals for this tender by 31st October 2025, with enquiries due by 17th October 2025. The project, based in the UKH1 region of the United Kingdom, is aimed at services in the industry categories of building consultancy, urban planning, and environmental planning. The procurement method employed is an open competition below the threshold, indicating a straightforward selection process, ideal for diverse bidders to contribute innovative solutions.

Businesses that excel in building consultancy, urban planning, or environmental planning will find substantial growth opportunities with this tender. The East Suffolk Council is looking for a team possessing a blend of creativity, analytical expertise, and a cooperative mindset to help shape the design code's first stage. Companies that can engage with existing structures and work closely with local stakeholders and community members are particularly well-suited to participate. This project not only offers the chance to collaborate with a public authority but also to significantly influence the future urban development of East Suffolk, making it an appealing opportunity for companies aiming to expand their presence and impact in the United Kingdom's consulting and planning sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESC Design Code

Notice Description

This tender stage is linked to the previously advertised 2696-TEN-O Expressions of Interest - East Suffolk Council Design Code - Stage 1 Foundations and Insight East Suffolk is creating a district wide design code. The code will be adopted as a supplementary plan and will align with our ongoing Local Plan review. Stage 1 is about establishing the foundations, understanding our places, our existing guidance, our existing systems and expectations, and the lived experience of communities. This stage will set the direction for the whole Design code project. ESC are looking for a team to help us shape this first stage. A team that brings creativity, analytical clarity and a collaborative mindset. one that can engage critically with what already exists, work closely with officers and stakeholders and explore imaginative ways of involving communities.

Planning Information

Please email your EOI to procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk with the title 'EOI - ESC Design Code -Stage 1' Please include: Company Name Contact details, telephone, address, email address Company webpage (if applicable) Further detail will then be sent to you regarding the project and expected timescales etc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062048-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deanne Davidson
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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