Award

Architecturally Led Consultancy Team for Skinnergate

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract under the title "Architecturally Led Consultancy Team for Skinnergate," classified in the industry category of architectural and related services, with additional classification for structural engineering consultancy services. This procurement, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement under the procurement method 'selective,' includes project activities occurring in the locality of Darlington, England. The award was finalised on 24th June 2021, with the contract period set from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2027. The procurement stage is recorded as 'award,' with a total contract value of £409,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in architectural and structural engineering services, particularly those capable of forming or joining a multidisciplinary consultancy team to work on projects like Skinnergate. Although the suitability criteria highlighted that the process was not designed for SMEs or VCSEs specifically, large firms with a comprehensive service offering in this sector could leverage this contract to solidify their market presence in the North East of England. Bloom Procurement Services Limited is the appointed supplier, indicating a potential collaborative opportunity for businesses connected within this procurement network or those looking to enter it through large-scale projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architecturally Led Consultancy Team for Skinnergate

Notice Description

NEPO503 direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3364f6b4-bf14-4dce-84e0-3b99a2a7edc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5f0731-0b31-43c9-b085-f70dad0a3205
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£409,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£409,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2027 Over 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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