---
title: "West Suffolk Strategic Growth and Infrastructure Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e62c"
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published: "2026-01-29"
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# West Suffolk Strategic Growth and Infrastructure Study

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e62c

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Council has completed a contract for the "West Suffolk Strategic Growth and Infrastructure Study," aimed at informing the future Combined Authority Spatial Development Strategy. This procurement is classified under the Research and Development consultancy services category, specifically in the services industry. The location of the contract is Bury St Edmunds, UK, and the procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold approach without competition. The contract was awarded to AECOM LIMITED and covered the period from 16th December 2025 to 27th February 2026, with the contract having been signed on 21st November 2025.

This completed tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to strategic growth and infrastructure planning. Companies with expertise in research and development consultancy, regardless of size, can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering insightful and sustainable growth strategies. The council's decision to use a direct procurement method suggests a preference for trusted entities, providing an advantage to businesses with existing relationships or a strong industry reputation.

## Notice

Preparation of West Suffolk Strategic Growth and Infrastructure Study to inform the future Combined Authority Spatial Development Strategy (SDS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008219-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,000 |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008219-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083148-2025
- 21 Nov 2025 at 11:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075966-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008219-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083148-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075966-2025
  21st November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aecom.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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