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title: "Professional Design Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b3a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Professional Design Consultancy

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b3a

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Professional Design Consultancy project that will be instrumental in developing an 87-bed ward at Colchester Hospital. This process, identified by the title "Professional Design Consultancy" and classified under project management consultancy services, falls within the services industry category. The Trust operates from Colchester, with the procurement process within the UKH34 region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated procurement method will have been outlined in a planned procurement notice, with the actual contract period expected to span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Key dates include the future notice publication on 1st October 2025, allowing potential bidders to prepare for tenders that align with a central government public authority's requirements under the UKPGA mandate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in project management consultancy and design services. Given the contract's substantial value, estimated at £2,200,000 gross, it would be suitable for established firms with a robust portfolio in healthcare facility development. By participating, businesses can gain high-level exposure within the public sector and establish partnerships with the NHS, one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. Companies capable of delivering innovative and efficient design solutions will be well-positioned to compete, potentially opening doors to future contracts and expansion within the burgeoning healthcare infrastructure domain.

## Notice

Professional Design Consultancy for 87 Bed Ward at Colchester Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024059-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024059-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024059-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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