This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 09:15

Award

28 Mar 2025 at 11:47

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Limited has issued a tender titled "Independent Advisory Services" focused on Building Consultancy Services under the CPV classification 71315200. This process is part of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, pertinent to the England region in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the award stage, with an active status as of 19 May 2026. The advisory services are related to a long-term planned investment contract based on the PPC2000 model form. It holds a contract value of £80,782.50 and spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The buyer, The Guinness Partnership Limited, is based in London, England.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity particularly suitable for SMEs in the consultancy services industry. The exclusive nature of the procurement method emphasizes the need for businesses with relevant qualifications and experience in providing specialized advisory services. Given its operation through a selective procurement process, having established positions in existing framework agreements can be a strategic advantage. The contract encourages the participation of skilled consultancy firms that can contribute to long-term projects and strategic investment planning for esteemed clients like The Guinness Partnership Limited.

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Notice Title

Independent Advisory Services

Notice Description

Independent Advisory Services relating to long-term planned investment contract based on the PPC2000 model form of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94234cc4-1c04-4d3d-bb18-20d43b702e6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d15eb7-0873-4c5a-9541-d6bb5e76da8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,080,782 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
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
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

4I SOLUTIONS

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

ARCUS CONSULTING

ARK CONSULTANCY

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

BAILY GARNER

FAITHORN FARRELL TIMMS

LUMENSOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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