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Technical Advisor and Design Team for Berwick Academy

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has awarded a contract titled "Technical Advisor and Design Team for Berwick Academy" under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The procurement, which utilised a direct award via a framework, was completed on 9th April 2026. This project concerns the rebuild of Berwick Academy located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as NCC1752, involved a contractual period set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2029, with a contract value of £490,638.23.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the sectors of architecture, construction, and engineering consultancy to engage with significant projects under public procurement. Particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the project does not necessitate VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) involvement. Given the direct award process under a framework agreement, companies with established credentials and a history of working within such frameworks are well-placed to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Advisor and Design Team for Berwick Academy

Notice Description

Technical Advisor and full Design Team for the rebuild of Berwick Academy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c06d2b3-40da-4c36-81f2-5c1dda72c380
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6af1cc-8199-4c06-8b7e-3f937785aa58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£490,638 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,638 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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