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Birks Building- Architect

FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Fareham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of architectural services for the Birks Building project. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, applicable for amounts below a certain threshold. The contract, valued at £55,500, has been awarded to MH Architects Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Chichester, West Sussex. The project began on 1st October 2024 and is expected to conclude on 3rd June 2025. The tendering period ended on 29th July 2024, and the award was published on 21st February 2025. The contract primarily involves the delivery of architectural and related services within the FA16 7AZ postcode area in England.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architect services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth by enhancing business portfolios and expanding client bases within the public sector. The procurement process highlights the council's commitment to involving diverse suppliers and indicates a supportive environment for smaller enterprises to secure government contracts. Given the project's scale and focus, businesses with commendable proficiency in architectural design and project management stand a good chance to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birks Building- Architect

Notice Description

Architect services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c46c9a5-0e45-4aca-ad75-8f30c072e289
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6c233b-9211-4373-9a7c-914a72732982
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£55,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 3 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO16 7AZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fareham Town
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MH ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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