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title: "ESCC-TO-DA-Willingdon Secondary School Access project-Consultant appointment"
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# ESCC-TO-DA-Willingdon Secondary School Access project-Consultant appointment

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aa87c1a-7c2d-4074-a9ee-875770c99a82

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by East Sussex County Council, involves the appointment of a consultant for the Willingdon Secondary School Access project. The procurement falls under the industry category of construction work, with services required including consultancy and design to support project delivery. This process took place in Lewes, England, with the award being announced on 2nd June 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action, a method used under the threshold conditions. The contract, awarded to MACKELLAR SCHWERDT LLP, is valued at £38,531 and commenced on 4th June 2025, with completion scheduled for 30th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction consultancy, particularly those experienced in educational infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly well-suited to such opportunities, evidenced by the award to a small-scale firm, MACKELLAR SCHWERDT LLP. Companies that specialise in project management and design services, and those interested in fostering relationships with local councils, stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders. Engaging in these projects not only supports business growth through the acquisition of new contracts but also establishes a foothold in public sector projects.

## Notice

Consultant and design services required to support the delivery of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86ae16e-d085-4d31-ac51-f8c2556b5130 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,531 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,531 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACKELLAR SCHWERDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86ae16e-d085-4d31-ac51-f8c2556b5130

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86ae16e-d085-4d31-ac51-f8c2556b5130
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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