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Consultancy Services for the Suffolk Coastal Strategic Review Project

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under discussion involves East Suffolk Council as the buying organisation, which has awarded a consultancy contract for the Suffolk Coastal Strategic Review Project. The project, classified under the industry category of infrastructure works consultancy services, focuses on providing insights into coastal dynamics from North Corton to Felixstowe, Landguard Point, located in the UKH14 region. This contract was concluded using a limited procurement method under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6165. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being signed on 22nd December 2025 for a total contract value of £55,500. The awarded organisation is JACOBS UK LTD.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing consultancy services, especially those with expertise in coastal dynamics and environmental protection. Large firms, such as JACOBS UK LTD, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurements given their capacity to meet the framework's value and scope requirements. Engaging in similar tenders can facilitate business growth by expanding an organisation's portfolio within strategic environmental and infrastructure consultancy services. This opportunity allows suppliers to contribute directly to regional environmental protection efforts, aligning with regional or local authority goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services for the Suffolk Coastal Strategic Review Project

Notice Description

Consultancy Services to provide an overarching view of the coastal dynamics and behaviours to guide decision making and possible solutions for the Suffolk coast from North Corton to Felixstowe, Landguard Point

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy Services to provide an overarching view of the coastal dynamics and behaviours to guide decision making and possible solutions for the Suffolk coast from North Corton to Felixstowe, Landguard Point

Procurement Information

Direct Award under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6165 Value and scope met the requirements for this process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004774-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

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