Scope
Reference
2641-TEN-O
Description
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 November 2025 to 30 January 2026
- 2 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
Information about tenders
- 15 tenders received
- 15 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 15 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 14 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Foster Lomas Architects Ltd
6 Bluelion Place, 237 Long Lane
London
SE1 4PU
United Kingdom
Email: greg@fosterlomas.com
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
East Suffolk Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPP-1174-BHLX
Riverside, 4 Canning Court
Lowestoft
NR33 0EQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lynsey Hall
Telephone: 01502523669
Email: procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government