Tender

Consultant - Conservation Area Appraisals

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 14:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Ipswich Borough Council seeking consultancy services for Conservation Area Appraisals. This tender falls under the industry category of energy-efficiency consultancy services and is located in Ipswich, UK, specifically in the UKH14 region. The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 12th February 2026 at 11:00 hrs. Interested parties can submit clarification questions until 5th February 2026 at 14:00 hrs. The procurement method is an open competition, with tender details accessible through the www.suffolksourcing.uk portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in energy efficiency and conservation appraisals to engage in business growth. Businesses with expertise in energy consultancy, particularly those experienced in conservation projects or public sector engagements, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The gross value estimated for the consultancy services is £84,000, providing a lucrative opportunity for firms to expand their portfolio in collaboration with a local government authority. Participants will be assessed based on a criterion weighing 60% on price and 40% on quality, encouraging competitive yet strategic offers.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003570-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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