--- title: "Architectural Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0527ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527ec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-10" --- # Architectural Services Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0527ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527ec.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by East Suffolk Council for the "Architectural Services" in Hollesley has concluded with an awarded contract. This tender, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, aimed to appoint a Lead Designer for a full viability assessment of the site’s development potential. The scope involved architectural design activities up to RIBA Stage 2, coordinating site surveys, and delivering a comprehensive feasibility report. The award resulted in a contract with Foster Lomas, valued at £12,000, covering a period from 10th December 2025 to 30th January 2026. The tender, categorised under "Architectural and related services," was officially completed on 10th December 2025, focusing on developments in the UKH14 region (East Suffolk, United Kingdom). This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural services with expertise in undertaking feasibility assessments and design activities. It particularly suits SMEs able to deliver innovative solutions for Net Zero Embodied Carbon homes, as sought by East Suffolk Council. Engaging in this tender could position businesses to expand within the public sector, leveraging their experience in delivering comprehensive architectural packages. Companies fitting these criteria would benefit from the potential for future collaborations with sub-central government authorities, particularly those with ambitions towards sustainable urban development. ## Notice East Suffolk Council ('the Council', 'ESC') is seeking to appoint a Lead Designer to undertake a full viability assessment of the site's development potential. The scope includes leading all architectural design activities up to RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design), coordinating necessary site surveys and investigations, and delivering a comprehensive feasibility report package. ### Planning Information Please email procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk to express an interest in this project. Further communications will follow once the tender is live. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081547-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 25 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 5 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | £25,000 | | Awards value | £12,000 | | Contracts value | £12,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | FOSTER LOMAS; FOSTER LOMAS ARCHITECTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings - 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081547-2025 - 5 Nov 2025 at 16:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071389-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 08:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047127-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 08:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047126-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 12:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028098-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081547-2025 10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071389-2025 5th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047127-2025 8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047126-2025 8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028098-2025 28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home Invitation to Tender Part A, Invitation to Tender Part B, Appendices A-C ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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