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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Gentoo Group appointing a Consultant to provide Employers Agent Services for a new residential apartment scheme at Aberdare Road, managed by Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER). This is an award notice following a Direct Award via a Framework Agreement under the Design & Consultancy Services Framework (FTS Reference: 2023/S 000-025741). The procurement falls under the industry category of "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" (CPV: 71000000) and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage with the contract period starting on 15th June 2026 and extending until 14th June 2035. The award was published on 15th June 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. As the procurement method was a Direct Award, firms that are part of the relevant framework had the opportunity to participate directly. The suitability criteria indicating a preference for SMEs further highlights opportunities for small and medium enterprises in this competitive industry. The awarded supplier, RNJ Partnership LLP, an SME based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, exemplifies the type of businesses well-suited for this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gentoo - Employers Agent Aberdare Rd

Notice Description

Gentoo Group seek to appoint a Consultant to provide Employers Agent Services for a residential new build apartment scheme at Aberdare Road. Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER) is managing this procurement on behalf of the Contracting Body. PLEASE NOTE: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under a Framework Agreement and this contract has been let. Additional information: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under Framework Ref. DN679373 - Design & Consultancy Services Framework [FTS Reference:2023/S 000-025741]

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-254563d0-3b5b-4a3e-b845-0889e111d6c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52565f55-b41c-4b4a-b817-bf50922720db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2035 Over 5 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
PROSPER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE28 9NZ
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RNJ PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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