This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

26 May 2026 at 08:45

Award

18 May 2026 at 11:16

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council for "Consultant - Conservation Area Appraisals" has reached its completion stage, with updates recorded on 26th May 2026. This tender was conducted under an open competition method, classified as a below-threshold procurement process in the services industry category, specifically targeting energy-efficiency consultancy services. This project was primarily executed in Ipswich, United Kingdom, within the UKH14 region. Although the tender deadline was set for 12th February 2026, the contract was signed on 31st March 2026, with a completion deadline of 30th September 2026. The procurement process culminated in awards to Cotswold Archaeology Ltd and Monthind Clean Ltd, with respective contracts valued at GBP 48,912 and GBP 15,840.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in conservation and energy-efficiency consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cotswold Archaeology Ltd are ideal contenders for such contracts, given their ability to offer expert consultancy in conservation appraisals within regional locales such as Ipswich. Additionally, larger firms, exemplified by Monthind Clean Ltd, could benefit from the scale and competencies required for broader energy-efficiency projects. These opportunities not only allow businesses to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts but also contribute to the enhancement of local and regional environmental initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Consultant - Conservation Area Appraisals

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Consultant to undertake the Conservation Area Appraisals. 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 12th February 2026 @ 11:00hrs. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5th February 2026 @ 14:00hrs which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048449-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,912 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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