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title: "Consultant - Conservation Area Appraisals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Consultant - Conservation Area Appraisals

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606dc

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council for "Consultant - Conservation Area Appraisals" has reached its completion stage, with updates recorded on 26th May 2026. This tender was conducted under an open competition method, classified as a below-threshold procurement process in the services industry category, specifically targeting energy-efficiency consultancy services. This project was primarily executed in Ipswich, United Kingdom, within the UKH14 region. Although the tender deadline was set for 12th February 2026, the contract was signed on 31st March 2026, with a completion deadline of 30th September 2026. The procurement process culminated in awards to Cotswold Archaeology Ltd and Monthind Clean Ltd, with respective contracts valued at GBP 48,912 and GBP 15,840.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in conservation and energy-efficiency consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cotswold Archaeology Ltd are ideal contenders for such contracts, given their ability to offer expert consultancy in conservation appraisals within regional locales such as Ipswich. Additionally, larger firms, exemplified by Monthind Clean Ltd, could benefit from the scale and competencies required for broader energy-efficiency projects. These opportunities not only allow businesses to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts but also contribute to the enhancement of local and regional environmental initiatives.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Consultant to undertake the Conservation Area Appraisals. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12th February 2026 @ 11:00hrs. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5th February 2026 @ 14:00hrs which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048449-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,912 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 08:45 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048449-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045307-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003570-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048449-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045307-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003570-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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