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title: "Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools - Design and Engagement"
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# Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools - Design and Engagement

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd2c348f-2c6c-4627-ad70-b223b407c2bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools - Design and Engagement" project was initiated by the East Sussex County Council. Categorised under Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services, it is being conducted in Lewes, England. The contract focuses on the delivery of design and engagement services for sustainable urban drainage systems in schools, with an expected completion date within four months of the contract starting on 12th December 2025. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, specifically aimed below the threshold, with a subsequent contract period potentially extending to 31st March 2027. The award for this contract was issued on 22nd October 2025 and published on 22nd December 2025, valuing the contract at £157,194.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy and sustainable drainage solutions, particularly those structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's value and the potential for a year-long extension demonstrate significant business growth potential, especially for firms capable of providing high-quality design and engagement services tailored to educational environments. Companies like 0ur rainwater Limited, which are already involved in this contract, exemplify businesses well-suited to compete, reflecting the demand for innovation and specialist expertise in sustainable drainage systems. This procurement underscores the increasing emphasis on sustainability in public infrastructure projects and the market opportunity it presents for capable firms.

## Notice

Direct appointment of a Specialist Design Consultancy firm to support the timely and effective delivery of Phase 2 of the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) Engagement & Design services for Schools programme which is expected to be delivered and completed within 4 months from contract start date. Allowed for extension applied for 12 month period from 01.04.2026-31.03.2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00095776-f2ac-481a-b4b3-b49f864ab937 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 12 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,261,060,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,194 |
| 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 1SG |
| 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 Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 0UR RAINWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 08:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00095776-f2ac-481a-b4b3-b49f864ab937
- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00095776-f2ac-481a-b4b3-b49f864ab937

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00095776-f2ac-481a-b4b3-b49f864ab937
  13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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