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Initial Design Team

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE) has completed a procurement process to appoint an initial design team to develop early feasibility stages for leisure facilities at UWE. This procurement falls under the 'Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services' category and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Alliance Leisure Services Limited on 5th February 2026. The contract period is brief, spanning from 6th February 2026 to 7th February 2026. The procurement method used was a specific UWE process referred to as 'Other - UWEcont'.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in architectural and engineering services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project is ideal for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the development of leisure facilities, offering a platform for showcasing expertise in early-stage feasibility studies. Businesses with a focus on meticulous planning and innovative design solutions will find opportunities for growth and collaboration with influential academic institutions like UWE.

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Notice Title

Initial Design Team

Notice Description

Appointment of initial design team to progress early feasibility RIBA stages to develop leisure facilities at UWE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cb5f5b5-e45c-48ae-9778-9a019757e61d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2115729c-290b-40f7-be41-78ec33739bc0
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 - UWEcont
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
£75,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE LEISURE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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