This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 12:06

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Ipswich Borough Council involves a Retail Evidence Study, aimed at hiring a qualified consultant to perform a Retail Needs Assessment. This contract, identified as IBC20113, falls under the services category with classifications in feasibility study, advisory, architectural, engineering, and surveying services. The procurement was held via an open competition method, suited for contracts below the threshold. The tender period ended on 6th May 2026, with the contract scheduled to be active from 4th June to 31st December 2026. The award for this procurement process, signed on 4th June 2026, went to Nexus Planning Limited, indicating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in planning, analysis, and consultancy services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive retail assessments and possessing robust experience in surveying and architectural services would find this tender highly suitable. The open competition method facilitates broader participation, encouraging dynamic companies with a competitive edge in the specified areas to engage and potentially secure future collaborations with public authorities like Ipswich Borough Council.

How relevant is this notice?

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/061232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£30,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXUS PLANNING

Further Information

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