Tender

Retail Evidence Study

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders for a "Retail Evidence Study" aimed at conducting a Retail Needs Assessment. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified primarily as feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis. The procurement process, using an open competition method below threshold, has initiated the tender stage with interested consultants expected to submit their proposals by 6th May 2026 at 11:00 BST. The contract is expected to commence on 31st May 2026 and conclude by 30th November 2026. The total budget for this project is set as £48,000 gross, equating to £40,000 net. Potential bidders have until 22nd April 2026 to send their enquiries, which can be submitted electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants specialising in retail analysis, architectural services, or the broader spectrum of survey services, as well as smaller enterprises and voluntary community sector organisations located in Suffolk. The project is structured to be awarded 60% on price and 40% on quality, thus creating a favourable opportunity for businesses offering cost-effective and high-quality services. Organisations well-versed in providing strategic guidance in retail market dynamics will find this project particularly beneficial to grow their portfolio and fortify their market presence within the public sector. Interested parties can participate via the Suffolk Sourcing portal, which enhances accessibility and engagement in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Retail Evidence Study

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are seeking to appoint a suitable, qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a Retail Needs Assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067df5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031932-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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