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Croftlands - DARTS services for residential and drainage proposals

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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02 Feb 2026 at 21:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Croftlands - DARTS services for residential and drainage proposals" has reached the award stage, with the contract now active as of 2nd February 2026. The buying organisation, Homes England, which operates from Newcastle upon Tyne, conducted the tender under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This tender pertains to obtaining planning permission for residential and drainage and is geographically focused within England, United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 8th February 2026 to 17th December 2027, with a value of £160,168. Notably, this procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in multidisciplinary planning and engineering services. Companies with expertise in architectural services, construction inspection, and planning applications will find this contract particularly beneficial. Due to the focus on residential and drainage proposals, businesses with a track record in local infrastructure projects might find themselves well-suited to meet the requirements. The inclusion of SMEs as suitable candidates highlights an opportunity for smaller firms to compete and grow through critical public sector engagements with Homes England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Croftlands - DARTS services for residential and drainage proposals

Notice Description

Multi-disciplinary services for obtaining planning permission for residential and drainage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0023ac11-17a4-4a16-aa7e-cedc0189c5b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955d60d9-1144-41a9-b6f7-d21c6f2c57ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,168 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,168 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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