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title: "Handford Developments - Archaeological services - New Way - AWARD"
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# Handford Developments - Archaeological services - New Way - AWARD

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd95e49d-0683-40d6-ae1c-d0a21f6cf202

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## Summary

In this procurement process, Ipswich Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract titled "Handford Developments - Archaeological services - New Way - AWARD." The project falls under the industry category of "Site-investigation services" (CPV: 71510000) and is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, specifically in the East of England region. The tender stage is complete, with the award date being 1 May 2022. The contract period spanned from 1 June 2022 to 31 July 2022. This was an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services to enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a reputable public sector organisation. The requirement for archaeological expertise aligns with businesses that have experience in site-investigation services. SMEs with a focus on this niche can leverage such public procurement contracts to build credibility, secure steady revenue streams, and gain valuable experience in large-scale public projects. Potential bidders would benefit from the transparent and open procurement method employed by Ipswich Borough Council.

## Notice

Handford Developments are seeking archaeological services to support a project at New Way in Ipswich.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a29893-e401-40ca-b0ca-e895bdf822fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,800 |
| 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 | ROCKET HERITAGE & ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a29893-e401-40ca-b0ca-e895bdf822fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a29893-e401-40ca-b0ca-e895bdf822fe
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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