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title: "Consultant Appointment for the Rationalisation of Grove Park and Beacon Academy School Sites"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Consultant Appointment for the Rationalisation of Grove Park and Beacon Academy School Sites

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c8c99bc-ba71-4bb7-82c6-3507989cdebd

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the Consultant Appointment for the Rationalisation of Grove Park and Beacon Academy School Sites. The contract, valued at £222,750 GBP, falls under the services category and was awarded to PLAYLE & PARTNERS LLP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 1, 2021, to October 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on August 2, 2021. The buying organisation is East Sussex County Council located in Lewes, England in the South East region.

This tender for the rationalisation project offers an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to participate in the consultancy services sector. Businesses specializing in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract awards a significant amount and aligns with the council's strategic objectives related to school site management, providing growth prospects for businesses with expertise in educational facility rationalisation.

## Notice

Appointment of a consultant to help manage the rationalisation of Grove Park and Beacon Academy School Sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cab10d9-9bd1-4b53-acae-bad1e4518a82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £222,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £222,750 |
| 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 | PLAYLE & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cab10d9-9bd1-4b53-acae-bad1e4518a82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cab10d9-9bd1-4b53-acae-bad1e4518a82
  24th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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