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21 Sackville Street - Appointment - Anomaly (Architect)

THE CROWN ESTATE

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06 May 2025 at 08:40

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10 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the appointment of an architect for 21 Sackville Street was undertaken by The Crown Estate, based in London, England. This tender falls under the category of architectural and related services, with the procurement process classified as a single tender action below threshold. The total contract value amounts to £229,500. Initially advertised using a direct procurement method, the contract period commenced on 1st March 2022 and concluded on 31st January 2024. This process, though now complete, was published on 10th January 2025, marking the status as active from the award date on 28th February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for established firms in the architectural and related services sector, such as large-scale enterprises, to expand their government contracting portfolios. The successful bidder, Thirdway Architecture Ltd, a London-based large architectural firm, secured the project. Companies capable of delivering high-quality architectural services and who can navigate direct procurement or selective methods such as call-offs from framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance reputational standing and provide substantial revenue streams from government contracts.

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Notice Title

21 Sackville Street - Appointment - Anomaly (Architect)

Notice Description

21 Sackville Street - Appointment - Anomaly (Architect)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22b7b6a7-f614-44b6-abde-1a0311484fe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37592d4c-d5ff-456c-9812-723ebf72b42a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRDWAY ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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