Tender

Project Management Team for the Cultural Quarter, Lowestoft.

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for the project management of the Cultural Quarter in Lowestoft, seeking a skilled Project Management Team including a Contractor Administrator and Quantity Surveyor. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, with a focus on quantity surveying and construction project management. The process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure method. Interested parties should submit their documents by 8th December 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 14th November 2025. The project is valued at £200,000, with a gross amount of £250,000, and the anticipated contract period starts on 15th January 2026, running until 31st December 2027, potentially extendable until 30th March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in project management, construction consultancy, quantity surveying, and contract administration services. Organisations with a proven track record in these areas, particularly those familiar with cultural infrastructure projects, are well-suited to compete. Taking part in this procurement could facilitate business growth by allowing companies to expand their portfolios and enhance their reputations within the public sector. The focus on both price and quality in the award criteria ensures a balanced opportunity for entities capable of delivering high standards and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Team for the Cultural Quarter, Lowestoft.

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Project Management Team which would include a Contractor Administrator and Quantity Surveyor over the next 24 months to provide professional services in support of the Cultural Quarter project, Lowestoft.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4a8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068733-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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