Award

Housing Market Renewal Works at the Tenement Blocks on Barrow Island

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

05 Mar 2025 at 09:25

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 17:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland & Furness Council has awarded a contract for Housing Market Renewal Works at the Tenement Blocks on Barrow Island. The project is part of the Government's Town Deal funding aimed at addressing deprivation and health inequalities in private housing within the area. The awarded tender falls under the industry category of 'Architectural and related services', with the contract valued at £240,866.8 GBP. The contracting process followed an open procedure, and the tender stage closed on 6th September 2024. The contract period commences on 21st October 2024 and will conclude on 28th February 2026. The primary location for the project is in England, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as the council requires a team of suitably qualified and experienced consultants. Businesses specialising in architectural and related services will find this renewal scheme a fitting opportunity to leverage their expertise and contribute to social improvement. The focus on health inequality and deprivation ensures the contract benefits both the local community and the participating business, creating a win-win scenario. Consulting firms with experience in similar projects will be well-suited to deliver the expected outcomes and could benefit from the increased visibility and credibility associated with such a significant public sector project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Market Renewal Works at the Tenement Blocks on Barrow Island

Notice Description

Westmorland & Furness Council are delivering a Housing Market Renewal scheme through the Government's Town Deal funding (Brilliant Barrow - The Future of Barrow is Bright). The works are focussed around tenement blocks on Barrow Island and aim to address high levels of deprivation and health inequality in private housing in the area. Westmorland & Furness Council require a team of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to deliver these services. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8934ae85-ca9a-45b3-b7e1-bbd1596af7bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d57010-c26b-433f-9928-1ccc6b41eb0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,866 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gwyneth Timson
Contact Email
procurement2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1768212268

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUTTRESS ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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