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Dispute Resolution Consultant for Sydenham Hill Project

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:21

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:31

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25 Mar 2024 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by the City of London Corporation, sought a dispute resolution consultant for the Sydenham Hill Project. This process falls under the services category, with specific classifications in construction work and structural engineering consultancy services, to aid in contractual matters and settlement negotiations. Located in London, United Kingdom, the tender was conducted through an open procedure under the procurement method details of "Open procedure (below threshold)." The award value amounts to £68,774.23, and the contract period extends from 2nd January 2024 to 31st December 2025, with key dates including the tender end date on 18th December 2023, and the award notice published on 25th March 2024. The final award update was recorded on 20th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large firms specialising in structural engineering consultancy services and managerial roles in dispute resolution within the construction field. Although the procurement process was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms like Somerset Consult Limited, the successful supplier, may find substantial growth potential by showcasing expertise and building long-term relationships with prestigious clients like the City of London Corporation. The open nature of the procedure allowed for broad participation, offering businesses with the relevant expertise the chance to secure impactful roles within high-profile public projects.

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Notice Title

Dispute Resolution Consultant for Sydenham Hill Project

Notice Description

Dispute resolution consultant for Sydenham Hill Project. The scope of works include provide assistance to contractual matter and settlement negotiation in addition to the review of contractor's claim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-519290f7-624f-414c-86cc-a5f4c840bc8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8764fc0c-15b7-4b8e-815c-20c4e362853b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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