Tender

Principle Designer Services

FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is seeking an external consultant to provide Principal Designer services for their investment schemes, as well as professional advice and support for their Homes and Investment Directorate, In House Repairs team, and technical staff. This open procedure tender falls under the health and safety services category (CPV: 71317200) and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The initial contract period will run from 25th July 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years in annual increments. The tender period ends on 25th March 2025 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and safety services sector, particularly those experienced in offering consultancy and design services for large-scale housing projects. The contract value of £250,000 provides a substantial growth opportunity for contractors capable of delivering high-quality services within the specified time frame. However, it is noted that the tender is not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that more established businesses might be better suited to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Principle Designer Services

Notice Description

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is procuring an external consultant to carry out the role of Principal Designer on their investment schemes plus professional advice and support for Homes and Investment Directorate, their In House Repairs team and technical staff. The initial contract period will run from 25/07/2025 until 31/03/2027 with the option to extend by up 2 additional years in annual increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be33f14b-05c8-482b-ad5d-5115f97b9e73
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fcho.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441613935207

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1BE
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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