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title: "Professional services in relation to the design of Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections and related Construction Support Services - Award of Contract"
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# Professional services in relation to the design of Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections and related Construction Support Services - Award of Contract

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-771c6e50-44c0-4adb-9738-f509a0d77424

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, the buying organisation, has completed the award stage of a tender for professional services related to the design of Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections and related construction support services. The project is an integral component of a £24.3 million Government Towns Fund initiative aimed at revitalising Hastings Town through strategic investment in urban regeneration, infrastructure, and connectivity. The procurement process employed a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Construction Professional Services Framework (RM 6165). Ove Arup & Partners Limited has been reappointed to continue with Phase 2 of the project following a direct award process. This contract commenced on 17 March 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 January 2026, involving services within the infrastructure works consultancy category, specifically serving the South East region of the UK.

For businesses, this contract represents a notable engagement in urban development initiatives, providing a platform for companies specialising in infrastructure, consultancy, and urban planning to contribute to significant regional enhancements. While the current contract primarily engages a large-scale company, medium and large enterprises with similar service offerings could position themselves advantageously for potential future requirements. Opportunities might arise through compensation events or further contracts as additional aspects of the project develop. Engaging in such frameworks can offer growth prospects by aligning with government-led developmental programmes, fostering valuable collaborations with public entities like East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

The town of Hastings has been awarded PS24.3m from the Government's Towns Fund programme. The aim of the funding programme is to drive the economic regeneration of Hastings to deliver long term economic and productivity growth through investment in urban regeneration, infrastructure and connectivity. The Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections project responds to the town deal vision and its key principles of improvements in health and well-being, and clean and inclusive growth. The scheme focusses on the Havelock Road and Harold Place corridor supporting the ease of movement from the rail station as a key gateway into the town, through the heart of the town centre and across the A259, which runs parallel to the seafront promenade, to the beach beyond. After a thorough options appraisal, a decision has been made to continue the services of Ove Arup & Partners Ltd who carried out Phase 1 of the project, as it gives the Council greater opportunity to deliver the project within the timescales set by the Government, as well as secure the gains made in relationships with key stakeholders and delivery partners. Following the Direct Award process outlined by the below Framework, they were provided a scope of requirements and asked to submit a proposal, through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS), Construction Professional Services Framework (RM 6165). The proposal fulfilled the Councils requirements and was within the framework pricing guidelines and the Councils budget. Although the contract value is fixed under Option A of the NEC 4 Professional Services contract, There maybe additional requirements at construction stage but these are impossible to estimate the value of/time required presently. Should they be required they will be handled via compensation events in the contract. They are included in the scope as potential future requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd818ce-0ca1-4697-b546-8d9d765526cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,117 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,117 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd818ce-0ca1-4697-b546-8d9d765526cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd818ce-0ca1-4697-b546-8d9d765526cf
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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