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Blyth Civic Centre Technical Advisor

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 19:47

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the 'Blyth Civic Centre Technical Advisor' project. This award-winning contract focuses on transforming Blyth Civic Centre into a specialised facility for post-16 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The procurement, classified under 'Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction', took place in the North East of England. The process, initiated as a direct award from a framework, concluded with the contract awarded on 31st January 2026. While the tender period ended on 31st January 2026, the contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 30th November 2027, with a total project budget of £263,271.87.

The nature and scope of this tender create significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in technical advisory services related to construction and redevelopment. As the appointed supplier, AtkinsRealis PPS Ltd, which operates as an SME, exemplifies the potential for smaller firms to secure contracts within this sector. Companies with expertise in construction infrastructure, educational facility development, and advisory roles are well-positioned to thrive in similar procurement opportunities, particularly those offering scalable and innovative solutions to meet regional developmental goals.

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Notice Title

Blyth Civic Centre Technical Advisor

Notice Description

The appointment of Technical Advisors to support the re development of Blyth Civic Centre into an alternative provision and post 16 SEND Facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a0703b5-5da6-4be9-8cc7-16b9859bb057
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664daaaf-fae2-40c8-9661-f536eb8332d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£263,271 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£263,271 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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