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Employers Agent for Elim Terrace, Lowestoft

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Suffolk Council, involves the services of an Employer's Agent for the Elim Terrace project in Lowestoft. This includes project management, cost consultation, and contract administration specific to construction consultancy services. Situated in the UKH14 region, this limited procurement process was completed with the award made on 29th April 2026. The contract period spans from 29th April 2026 to 1st November 2028, with a gross contract value of £30,000. The procurement falls under the services category, using limited competition below the threshold criteria.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those operating as SMEs. Although the procurement was limited, businesses with expertise in project management and cost consultation could benefit from similar future tenders. The award to REAL Consulting (Cost and Project Management) LLP, based in Norwich, underscores the opportunity for regional firms to gain contracts with local councils. Further engagement in sub-central government procurements may allow businesses to expand their regional presence and develop robust relationships with local authorities like East Suffolk Council.

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Notice Title

Employers Agent for Elim Terrace, Lowestoft

Notice Description

Employers agent, inclusive of project management, cost consultation and contract administration for Elim Terrace, Lowestoft

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039412-2026
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

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REAL CONSULTING (COST AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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