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title: "Handford Homes - Construction of flats at Fore Hamlet, Ipswich - AWARD"
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# Handford Homes - Construction of flats at Fore Hamlet, Ipswich - AWARD

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e512000-8e75-4144-b96c-d7f6e0b02a2c

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a contract to S.E.H French Ltd for the construction of thirty new flats at 114 Fore Hamlet in Ipswich. The contract is valued at GBP 7,790,012.75 and was awarded on 26th September 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2023. The contract period is from 1st September 2023 to 30th August 2026. The construction work falls under the main procurement category of 'works'.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for construction companies specialising in building construction work and construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation in this contract. Businesses located in the East of England, particularly in Ipswich, would find this opportunity well-suited for expansion and development of their construction projects portfolio.

## Notice

Construction of thirty new flats at 114 Fore Hamlet in Ipswich at a site formerly known as Hope Church, The Orwell Centre, The approved scheme generates 30 flats, all 100% affordable rent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b577fe41-159f-4628-88ed-67f374e37643 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,790,012 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | S.E.H FRENCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b577fe41-159f-4628-88ed-67f374e37643

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b577fe41-159f-4628-88ed-67f374e37643
  18th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

## Provenance

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