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title: "LEISTON MARKET SQUARE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT APPOINTMENT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# LEISTON MARKET SQUARE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT APPOINTMENT

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1e1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by East Suffolk Council involved appointing a landscape architect for the Leiston Market Square Landscape project. The tender falls under the industry category of architectural and related services and covers regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process has reached the award stage, with AREA Landscape Architects Ltd. appointed as the supplier. The project, initiated to develop the public realm of Leiston Market Square, commenced on 27th October 2025 and is due to be completed by 31st March 2026. The total contract value is set at £53,400 gross. The procurement method used was below the threshold, suggesting a simplified tendering process suitable for smaller contracts.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the architectural and urban design sectors focusing on public space enhancements. Companies that can demonstrate creative and contextual design solutions in alignment with community-centred urban planning would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The project’s emphasis on public realm development affirms potential ongoing work, including phases that enhance civic life, social value, and adaptability for future developmental needs, such as community facilities or housing. Additionally, the collaborative nature of the project, involving multiple technical disciplines, could appeal to businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in comprehensive urban regeneration projects.

## Notice

Services of an architect for the Leiston Market Square Landscape . this initial phase will focus specifically on the public realm. Scope Secure a detailed design and planning permission for the civic square. Address outline planning requirements for future phases, ensuring the first stage is achievable and fundable. Collaborate with the Lead Architect and other technical specialists including planning, heritage, civil/structural, and utilities. Provide design leadership in the public realm, producing solutions that respond to site-specific challenges and opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081095-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AREA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081095-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081095-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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