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Architectural Services for 156 Northgate

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Architectural Services for 156 Northgate" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England. This process, related to the construction and engineering industry, specifically structural engineering consultancy services, has reached the award stage as of 28th October 2025. The contract, valued at £112,000 GBP, carried out through a call-off from the NEPO503 NEPRO framework, was awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Limited. The procurement method was selective, indicating the engaging of suppliers from a pre-selected pool. The awarded contract commenced on 5th December 2022 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st December 2025. The procurement process was initiated under a framework agreement, streamlining the procurement stage for specialised services required for the location at postal code DL1 5QT.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses within the structural engineering consultancy sector to collaborate in delivering essential architectural services. While the selection was closed to a predetermined supplier, the association with a reputable buyer like Darlington Borough Council through Bloom Procurement Services Limited underscores the significance of engaging in framework agreements. Such contracts often prioritise established relationships within the marketplace, making it advantageous for large-scale companies to vie for pre-qualified supplier positions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), though not directly suitable for this contract, could benefit from networking opportunities and ancillary services related to ongoing projects within the council's jurisdiction.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services for 156 Northgate

Notice Description

Direct Award through NEPO503 NEPRO Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08514360-b293-455d-9a82-059db0e8bbeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eff9e5c-778b-4d2a-b5ee-277830dd2afb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,525 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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