Award

Older Building research - Principal Designer

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, has finalised the award for the tender titled "Older Building research - Principal Designer". This procurement process, falling under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and planning services, sought a Principal Designer for the OBR Project's Minor Works contracts. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED for a contract value of £95,000, and the services will span from 18th June 2025 to 1st April 2026. This stage is marked as complete and is a contract award notice, highlighting compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, in alignment with recent amendments to the Building Regulations 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in architectural and engineering services. Companies with a strong portfolio in these areas and experience in handling similar regulatory compliance projects would be well-suited for such significant assignments. As the tender was part of a framework agreement, companies with existing relationships or familiarity with such agreements may further leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and credibility within the sector. Moreover, the opportunity is indicated as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it accessible to a wider range of potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Older Building research - Principal Designer

Notice Description

**This is a contract award notice and not a call for competition** This contract appoints a Principal Designer for the OBR Project's Minor Works contracts; a requirement made mandatory under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), following amendments introduced by the Building Regulations 2023. Additional information: Contract award notice of parent contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03d7c0a-70c1-4d96-8cd2-e5f3b77037b4
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.alexander@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

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