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Public Realm Works for Barrow Housing Market Renewal at the Tenement Blocks on Barrow Island

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jun 2025 at 08:54

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 17:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland & Furness Council undertook a procurement process to address housing renewal issues in Barrow Island, funded through the Government's Town Deal initiative. The project focused on improving health and reducing deprivation in tenement blocks, specifically targeting Egerton Court, Steamer Street, and Island Road. The council sought qualified consultants within the architectural and related services category, with an award resulting on 7th October 2024. The contract, valued just over £124,000, awarded to Farrer Huxley, spans from 21st October 2024 to 28th February 2026. The procurement process followed an open procedure, inviting broad participation, and the tender phase concluded on 6th September 2024.

This contract creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural service industry, especially those with expertise in public realm projects. With Westmorland & Furness Council showing active involvement, businesses have a chance to contribute towards meaningful social improvement projects in England. Engaging in such contracts not only provides revenue but also enhances a company's portfolio in public sector work, potentially leading to future collaborations with local councils and entities undertaking similar initiatives. Suitable business participants would include those specialising in urban design, consultancy services, and community development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Realm Works for Barrow Housing Market Renewal at the Tenement Blocks on Barrow Island

Notice Description

Westmorland & Furness Council are delivering a Housing Market Renewal scheme through the Government's Town Deal funding (Brilliant Barrow - The Future of Barrow is Bright). The works are focussed around tenement blocks on Barrow Island and aim to address high levels of deprivation and health inequality in private housing in the area. Works include design and delivery of public realm improvements to Egerton Court, Steamer St and Island Rd. Westmorland & Furness Council require a team of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to deliver these services. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cf0f11a-d978-4205-8427-4409adc23585
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1fd7035-88f2-449e-93ee-9bd712ef64ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,523 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRER HUXLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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