---
title: "Retail Evidence Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067df5"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067df5"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067df5.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067df5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Retail Evidence Study

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067df5

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067df5)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067df5.json)

## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Ipswich Borough Council involves a Retail Evidence Study, aimed at hiring a qualified consultant to perform a Retail Needs Assessment. This contract, identified as IBC20113, falls under the services category with classifications in feasibility study, advisory, architectural, engineering, and surveying services. The procurement was held via an open competition method, suited for contracts below the threshold. The tender period ended on 6th May 2026, with the contract scheduled to be active from 4th June to 31st December 2026. The award for this procurement process, signed on 4th June 2026, went to Nexus Planning Limited, indicating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in planning, analysis, and consultancy services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive retail assessments and possessing robust experience in surveying and architectural services would find this tender highly suitable. The open competition method facilitates broader participation, encouraging dynamic companies with a competitive edge in the specified areas to engage and potentially secure future collaborations with public authorities like Ipswich Borough Council.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are seeking to appoint a suitable, qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a Retail Needs Assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061232-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,850 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXUS PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061232-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 12:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031932-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061232-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031932-2026
  8th April 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

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067df5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067df5.json.