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Planning & Listed Building advice & application submissions

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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01 Dec 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located in Norwich at the Norwich Research Park, undertook a procurement process under the title "Planning & Listed Building advice & application submissions" for the Sainsbury Centre. This contract, categorised under services, specifically institution management and legal services, was awarded to BIDWELLS LLP from Cambridge. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition, and the process is complete. Key dates include the contract start date on 27th November 2025 and the end date on 31st October 2026, with the contract being signed on 26th November 2025. The contract, valued at £46,380, is actively in place.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the planning and legal services industries, focusing on listed building advisory and application submissions. Large firms experienced in providing institutional management and legal consultancy services would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. As the procurement was carried out without competition, businesses that can offer specialised services under direct procurement methods would benefit significantly by aligning with similar contracts in future. The involvement in such public authority projects enhances reputation and provides significant exposure to business within the East Anglian region.

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Notice Title

Planning & Listed Building advice & application submissions

Notice Description

Planning & Listed Building advice & application submissions for the Sainsbury Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078353-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

70331100 - Institution management services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIDWELLS

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