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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council has awarded a contract to Donald Insall Associates Ltd for the role of Architectural Lead Consultant, Contract Administrator, and Principal Designer CDM Services. Classified under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, this procurement was completed using a selective method via a call-off from the Fusion21 Construction & Consultancy Framework Lot 6. The contract, valued at £97,500, commenced on 11 May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2028. The award was formalised on 29 May 2026, making use of the post-tender award stage.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses skilled in the architectural and construction sectors, particularly those comfortable working within framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on architecture would find this type of tender appealing due to its specified need for versatile design and management services. Businesses positioned in or around Tamworth, England, may benefit from the strategic alignment and logistical ease offered by this geographical proximity. The explicit engagement in SME-suited frameworks further enhances accessibility for growing businesses seeking to establish a presence within public sector contracting.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition. Tamworth Borough Council have used Fusion21 Construction & Consultancy Framework Lot 6 to Direct Award a contract to Donald Insall Associates Ltd for Architectural Lead Consultant, Contract Administrator & Principal Designer CDM Services. The contract starts on 11/05/2026 and will finish on the 31/03/2028. The contract value is PS97,500.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34565daa-c434-4c2c-b08e-1d6e8610acf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6473e6db-43ea-4339-b695-e163666bd6ef
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
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
£97,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONALD INSALL ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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