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CDM Principal Designer

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 08:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CDM Principal Designer" consultancy services has been concluded by the West Lancashire Borough Council. This contract involves the provision of building services consultancy for a principal designer, valued at £900,000, under an open procedure. The procurement falls under the services category and the delivery will take place within England, UK. The tender reached the award stage with Arcus Consulting LLP selected as the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 2nd April 2026 and conclude on 1st April 2033, with the award dated 15th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the consultancy sector, particularly for businesses specialising in building services. It is particularly suited for SMEs, as the procurement emphasises suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with expertise in CDM and principal designer roles are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. With Arcus Consulting LLP winning this contract, firms with a strong presence in professional consultancy services may benefit by exploring similar opportunities with public sector organisations like West Lancashire Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CDM Principal Designer

Notice Description

Provision of professional consultancy services for a principal designer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68581f22-34c3-4a6a-bcf0-76881de6d617
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc0c29e-245e-4f0f-940f-17cbb4dc01fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCUS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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