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Architect Services Chilton Field Sports & Community Pavilion

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for architect services for the Chilton Field Sports & Community Pavilion has been concluded by Mid Suffolk District Council. The procurement falls under the industry category of architectural and related services and targets the UKH14 region, Ipswich, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded through a limited competition procurement method, below threshold, and is in the award and contract stage. The contract, valued at £122,250 net, commenced on 12 January 2026, and extends until the end of December 2027. Mid Suffolk District Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, oversaw this procurement, targeting improvements in the community infrastructure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services and related domains. With its focus on community infrastructure, businesses possessing expertise in delivering comprehensive architectural solutions are well-suited to enter this market segment. The completion of the tender suggests ongoing opportunities will arise for similar projects, providing consistent growth potential for firms with established credentials and a capacity for delivering public projects. As the supplier, Barefoot & Gilles, a large company based in Ipswich, has utilised this tender to further strengthen its foothold in the region, setting a precedent for other large-scale suppliers aiming for growth in local public service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architect Services Chilton Field Sports & Community Pavilion

Notice Description

Architect Services for Chilton Fields Sports & Community Pavilion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016026-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAREFOOT & GILLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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