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Gentoo - Chester Gate EA & PD

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20 May 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Gentoo - Chester Gate EA & PD" involves the appointment of a consultant to provide Employers Agent and Principal Designer Services for a new build development. Managed by Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER) on behalf of Gentoo Group, this process falls within the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with its focus in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award under a Framework Agreement (DN679373 - Design & Consultancy Services Framework), and the contract, valued at GBP 124,128.75, has been awarded to RNJ Partnership LLP. The tender process has been completed with the contract set to commence on 21 May 2026 and run until 30 June 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the provision of consultancy and design services within the construction industry. SMEs are particularly suited to compete for such opportunities given the nature and requirements of the contract. With the contract in the hands of RNJ Partnership LLP, the project supports growth in the consultancy sector by leveraging skilled services essential for successful new build developments. Businesses with expertise in engineering consultancy or possessing a strategic presence in the North East of the UK may find this and similar tenders ideal for expanding their market share and fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Gentoo - Chester Gate EA & PD

Notice Description

Gentoo Group seek to appoint a Consultant to provide Employers Agent and Principal Designer Services for a new build development. Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER) is managing this procurement on behalf of the Contracting Body. PLEASE NOTE: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under a Framework Agreement and this contract has been let. Additional information: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under Framework Ref. DN679373 - Design & Consultancy Services Framework [FTS Reference:2023/S 000-025741]

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-750b8a21-368b-48db-9351-d837bf586e64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3eff16-12a5-45cd-876f-29f9e68b561b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,128 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 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
PROSPER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE28 9NZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RNJ PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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