Award

Contractor Position

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Southend-on-Sea City Council, located at the Civic Centre on Victoria Avenue, Essex, aimed to select a contractor to provide architectural and structural masterplanning services for the Better Queensway housing scheme. This procurement falls under the "services" category within the engineering industry, specifically pertaining to miscellaneous engineering and construction consultancy services, and serves the Southend-on-Sea region (UKH31). The procurement stage is the Award stage, having been completed on 22nd January 2026, with the contract signed on 31st December 2025. The contractual work commenced on 1st January 2026, with completion anticipated by 31st March 2026. The procurement method was below threshold with an unknown process type, allowing more flexibility in supplier selection.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in engineering and construction consultancies, to engage in impactful regional redevelopment projects like the Better Queensway. The venture is well-suited for firms like CIVIC ENGINEERS LIMITED, which possess expertise in engineering and infrastructure development. By participating in such public projects, businesses can showcase their capabilities, expand their portfolio in prestigious civic projects, and strengthen their position in the government procurement market, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. Engaging in these projects enhances business growth and fosters community development through innovative architectural solutions.

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Notice Title

Contractor Position

Notice Description

Seeking a contractor to provide an architectural and structural masterplan for an existing housing scheme within the Better Queensway project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005788-2026
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

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
meganthomas@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

CIVIC ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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