Award

Property Team Consultancy

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed the award stage for the public procurement titled "Property Team Consultancy," extending an existing contract for professional services. This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, and covers numerous locations including the UK and broader territories. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, valued at £247,083, with a contract period from 23rd October 2024 to 1st September 2026. The award was activated on 4th October 2024, with an award notice subsequently published on 27th March 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for SMEs engaged in professional consultancy services within the architectural and engineering sectors. The direct award process suggests that competitive bidding was not involved, highlighting an opportunity for businesses capable of establishing direct relationships with the council. Harrison Pitt Architects, identified as the supplier in this contract, exemplifies the successful positioning of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in securing public sector contracts without competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

Property Team Consultancy

Notice Description

Contract extension to an existing contract for professional services. Extension has been put in place whilst a full procurement exercise is completed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75ca24de-7036-4463-a278-dee959242d27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb5a3c6-1c66-4ad3-b972-bd0945791e9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£247,083 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRISON PITT ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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