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Central Park STEM Development - Feasibility Stage Design at Darlington

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Central Park STEM Development - Feasibility Stage Design at Darlington," within the Building Consultancy Services industry. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 71315200, was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £48,507, was in the award stage as of 7th October 2025, with the project already commenced on 1st September 2025 and slated to conclude by 24th October 2025. The services are to be delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for architectural firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its feasibility stage design requirements. With Darlington Borough Council as the buyer, and SPACE ARCHITECTURE (EUROPE) LTD as the awarded supplier, the tender fits entities specialising in building consultancy. Such projects provide a platform for businesses to showcase their design capabilities and expertise in architectural services, while potentially fostering collaborations within the regional public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Park STEM Development - Feasibility Stage Design at Darlington

Notice Description

Central Park STEM Development - Feasibility Stage Design

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-114c2dad-0064-473e-a7f7-434ad5e0feaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e03d38a-0485-4651-ae26-842a0b2ce455
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,507 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,507 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACE ARCHITECTURE (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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