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ESPH CS HBC Former Convent of the Holy Child Jesus (ESPH699 TT)

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for the development of a heritage and landscape-led masterplan for the Former Convent of the Holy Child Jesus in Hastings. This project falls under the services category and is pertinent to urban planning and landscape architectural services. The procurement process used was limited, operating below the threshold with a competitive approach. The contract, identified as ESPH699, was awarded to Haworth Tompkins Limited, a London-based SME, on 16th July 2025 and concluded on 31st January 2026. The total contract value was £95,949.60, with the legal basis for the tender process provided by the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and architectural services. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector, particularly those with experience in heritage site development, can benefit from participating in similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises, like Haworth Tompkins Limited, have successfully leveraged such opportunities to enhance their industry standing and gain broader recognition in the field. Engaging with local councils in developmental projects can diversify a company's clientele and contribute to lasting professional relationships within the sector.

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Notice Title

ESPH CS HBC Former Convent of the Holy Child Jesus (ESPH699 TT)

Notice Description

Produce a heritage and landscape led, viable and deliverable development brief and masterplan for the site of the Former Convent of the Holy Child Jesus in Hastings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,958 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Stephens
Contact Email
procurement@hastings.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWORTH TOMPKINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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