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21 Jul 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Valuation of Council Assets" was undertaken by Mid Suffolk District Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The contract involves the full revaluation of assets for both Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, categorised under the industry of evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method applied was direct, without competitive bidding, as it was below the threshold. The tender process has been completed with the contract being awarded on 1st February 2026, with an active period extending until 31st January 2029, and a potential renewal up to January 2030. The supplier, WILKS HEAD & EVE LLP, based in London, secured the contract, which is valued at £140,000 GBP net (£168,000 gross).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in valuation and asset management. Businesses operating in the consultancy sector could have found this opportunity well-suited to leverage their services in governmental settings. While the competitive nature was limited due to the direct procurement method, future similar opportunities could arise, allowing businesses in this sector to explore collaborations with local governments to expand their portfolio and enhance growth prospects. Such projects contribute to stability and visibility in the public sector, fostering long-term relationships and business expansion.

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Notice Title

Valuation of Council Assets

Notice Description

Full revaluation of all Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068598-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

WILKS HEAD & EVE

Further Information

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