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To deliver Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project (Abington St/Fish St Area)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 10:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Northamptonshire Council involves the Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project at the Abington Street/Fish Street area. This landscape architectural project, classified under the CPV code 71420000, is aimed at enhancing public spaces in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with the contract awarded to Gillespies LLP, commencing on 13th August 2021 and concluded by 31st October 2021. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th July 2021, with a contract award notice published on 15th December 2025.

Businesses focused on landscape architectural services and capable of handling complex public realm projects would find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth. Gillespies LLP, a small and medium enterprise (SME), successfully won the contract worth GBP 38,491, illustrating the potential for SMEs to secure similar contracts through framework agreements. Enterprises specialising in design and architecture, with experience in urban planning and consultation strategies, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, potentially expanding their portfolio in public infrastructure development within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To deliver Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project (Abington St/Fish St Area)

Notice Description

STAGE 1 - RATIFICATION OF BRIEF AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPT OPTIONS Inception / briefing meeting No1 - Site visit over one day & mst mtg * Assemble and review existing data on history, ownerships, designations, existing uses, topography, utilities & identify if further survey work is required Understand Northampton context and the Towns Fund projects Confirm brief, scope, consultation strategy and outputs in a short Project Execution Plan. Start CDM Designer Risk Assessment. Secure client team approval. Prepare Sketch Book No 1 - confirm existing use & Identify key constraints + opportunities -develop 3 high level concept options in plan and 3D using sketch up or revit. - Illustrate with precedent imagery Assist QS with initial costings for the cost plan Develop Preferred Design Concept - ratify scheme objectives & constraints - develop preferred scheme option - develop schematic visualisations - develop exhibition boards for consultation STAGE 2 - DEVELOP PREFERRED OPTION AND CONCEPT DESIGN Develop and illustrate public realm concept -hierarchies & zoning of space, character & function, circulation, accessibility, materiality, structures, & planting zones Outline GA& levels plan, including gradients, retaining features, steps & ramps etc Outline materials, furniture, water features, lighting and planting palettes and prepare Concept Specification Produce fully rendered site wide Landscape Masterplan Liaison with QS to assist with development of cost plan Produce short DRAFT Concept Design Report as an appendix for Towns Fund Application by WNC Produce short FINAL Concept Design Report as an appendix for Towns Fund Application by WNC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-188b6c46-f072-421b-a054-77e5e87d0be2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822dac3e-f64e-4909-9874-cd3c18e4c3f9
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,491 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,491 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLESPIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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