Tender

Consultancy Framework - Lotted

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, titled "Consultancy Framework - Lotted," is currently active and seeking submissions. This open procedure tender involves a framework agreement with multiple lots focused on services related to property management, engineering, construction, technical testing, business consultancy, and environmental services. The main procurement category is services, with a significant total contract value estimated at £3,600,000. Interested businesses are invited to submit tenders via the Suffolk Sourcing website by 11:00 hours on 10th November 2025. The deadline for raising any clarification questions is set for 14:00 hours on 31st October 2025, ensuring that there is ample time to address any inquiries related to the tender. This opportunity is classified under public undertaking, aligning with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms and service providers within the specified industry categories to engage with a public undertaking and broaden their portfolio by participating in a lotted framework. With no obligation to bid for all lots, businesses can target areas aligned with their expertise, enhancing their competitiveness without the necessity of cost submission at this stage. As contracts will be awarded following requests for proposals or quotations, this structured process is particularly suited for companies specialising in property management, engineering services, business and management consultancy, and related fields where quality delivery is paramount. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term growth, given the framework’s duration and the possibility of securing multiple lots during its lifecycle.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Framework - Lotted

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of various Consultants This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10th November 2025 @ 11:00hours. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 31st October 2025 @ 14:00hours which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060556-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

71300000 - Engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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