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Project 1854 New HMO Archer Avenue

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council initiated a procurement process for the project titled "Project 1854 New HMO Archer Avenue". This procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically quantity surveying services. The project is located in Southend On Sea, Essex, within the UKH31 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with Varsity Consulting Ltd being the supplier selected. Key dates in the process include the contract's start date on 20th October 2025 and its completion on 7th April 2027. The contract was signed on 29th September 2025, and the gross contract value is £14,400. Procurement was conducted through a "Below threshold - unknown" method.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the quantity surveying sector to engage with public procurement projects focusing on new build HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation). By offering their services, such businesses could potentially expand their client base within the public sector. SMEs like Varsity Consulting Ltd have already secured the contract, suggesting that similar-sized consultancies with expertise in construction and surveying services could be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Businesses with a strong regional presence or those aiming to establish themselves in the Southend On Sea area could find growth opportunities through such contracts.

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Notice Title

Project 1854 New HMO Archer Avenue

Notice Description

Prj 1854 New HMO Archer Avenue New build HMO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e35f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074789-2025
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

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 7 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
clarehawes@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

VARSITY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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