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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 15:43

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Suffolk District Council has completed a procurement process for "Consultant and Architectural Services" focusing on the reconfiguration of a car park at Needham Lake, Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which adhered to a direct method below the specified thresholds, did not involve open competition and is categorised under the "services" industry. Initially initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, the contract was awarded on 21 July 2026, with the contract period set from 1 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. KLH Architects Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Ipswich, has been engaged as the service provider.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in architectural and consultancy services, particularly those adept at handling public sector projects involving infrastructure and site developments. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by fostering partnerships with local government authorities like Mid Suffolk District Council. Companies with a strong track record and experience in similar public-funded projects could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and gain increased visibility in the regional government procurement market.

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Notice Title

Consultant and Architectural Services

Notice Description

Consultants' appointment for lead consultant and architectural services relating to the car park reconfiguration at Needham Lake.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d03d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068879-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
£26,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT 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 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

KLH ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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