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GB-Colchester: 0435 - Kingswood Heath Community Centre Architectural Design Services

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has awarded a contract for architectural design services related to the Kingswood Heath Community Centre project. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award under the Chelmer Housing Partnership Framework for Development Consultancy, identified as CHP-2021-0260. The contract, valued at £55,000, spans from 12th May 2025 to 31st December 2025 and focuses on the East of England region. Classified under CPV code 71220000, which pertains to architectural design services, the procurement process is categorised under services and involved Barefoot & Gilles Architects as the successful supplier. The award, tagged as complete within the procurement lifecycle, was made official on 8th May 2025, with the award notice published on 9th May 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those that fall under the VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) category, even though it does not explicitly target SMEs. As this procurement has been concluded through a framework agreement, firms interested in future opportunities might consider aligning themselves with such frameworks to enhance their chances in similar projects. Businesses with expertise in community centre design and development and those familiar with local requirements in the East of England area would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with Colchester City Council can also offer networking opportunities, potentially leading to more projects within the region.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0435 - Kingswood Heath Community Centre Architectural Design Services

Notice Description

Architectural Design Services for Kingswood Heath Community Centre. Direct Award is being made via the Chelmer Housing Partnership (CHP) Framework for Development Consultancy Ref: CHP-2021-0260. Additional information: Direct Award is being made via the Chelmer Housing Partnership (CHP) Framework for Development Consultancy Ref: CHP-2021-0260.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bd7e8a2-375a-4022-b301-f4570006d19a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4126c636-c31e-4e64-b09d-86765956d374
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAREFOOT & GILLES ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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