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14 Jul 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for design consultancy services for the Lawress Hall Building, situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement process as a call-off from the SCAPE Built Environment Framework, with Perfect Circle JV Limited as the appointed supplier. The tender, classified under the services category with the CPV code 79415200, was awarded a contract valued at £56,000. The contract period commenced on 31st March 2026 and is expected to conclude by 15th May 2026. The award was officially published on 14th July 2026, following an award stage that marked its status as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy services, particularly those with the capability to operate within established framework agreements. While the suitability criteria indicate that it is not specifically tailored for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, large firms such as Perfect Circle JV Limited are well-positioned to deliver expert services in this domain. This process underscores the importance of connectivity to frameworks for firms aiming to capitalise on similar public sector opportunities and engage in large-scale projects in the built environment sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lawress Hall Professional Services

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the appointment of design consultancy services for the University's Lawress Hall Building. The Contract was awarded under the SCAPE Built Environment Framework with Perfect Circle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-584a24d4-17f2-40d5-a167-3812f2988140
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1388b8df-f8b4-49e9-b6d2-29ae232cd285
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CIRCLE JV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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