Concertus awarded six-year contract with the University of Suffolk

Concertus Design & Property Consultants has been awarded a six-year contract with the University of Suffolk through Procure Partnerships. The partnership aims to support the University’s growth plans until 2030, encompassing multiple projects across the campus. Concertus will provide various multi-disciplinary services over the six-year term, with five key projects signed into commission.

One of the projects, the development of a Dentistry Training Centre, has already received recognition by winning an East of England regional award in the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024 and has been shortlisted for the national finals. Additionally, Concertus will create a cutting-edge Advanced Esports Hub, set to open in 2025 to coincide with the launch of the new course. This facility will be one of the first of its kind in the region and will enhance the University’s offerings in digital and interactive media.

Matthew Self, Managing Director at Concertus Design & Property Consultants, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this six-year contract with the University of Suffolk, a partnership that holds both professional and personal significance for the Concertus team. As a local consultancy, it is a privilege to support the University’s ambitious growth plans and to contribute to creating dynamic and innovative learning environments for future generations of students. The projects we will undertake, from the award-winning Dentistry Training Centre to the incredible Esports facility, represent a shared vision of excellence and innovation in education. We look forward to working closely with the University, leveraging our local expertise and passion to help shape the future of education in our region.”

Nigel Lucker, Director of Estates and Facilities at the University of Suffolk, said: “The University of Suffolk are excited to move forward with Concertus as our partner. Right from the start, it became apparent that we share core principles and have a similar vision for the future. We respect the transparency they have shown and how all parties have collaborated to create the best environment for the students of Suffolk. Concertus has been incredible for us in finding solutions, managing expectations, and ensuring the best value for money. For example, their work on the Esports Hub has been one of the most professional and insightful reports we’ve ever received. We’re excited to continue this partnership and see our shared vision become a reality, helping to shape a university that both our students and the community can be proud of.”

A number of the Concertus team are alumni of the University of Suffolk and are excited to contribute to the growth and development of their alma mater and support the next generation of students. This includes Kelly Content, Associate for Architecture, and the Project Lead on the new Advanced Esports Hub.

Concertus and the University of Suffolk look forward to collaborating closely to create outstanding opportunities for students, faculty, and the wider community. As the partnership evolves, further details about these projects and their impact will be shared in the coming months and years.