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PAN3375 - Hospital Close phase 2- Architecture services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "PAN3375 - Hospital Close phase 2- Architecture services," focusing on research and development services and related consultancy within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage concluded with an award on 18th July 2025, with the contract set to run from 31st July 2025 until 30th July 2027. This was a direct award process, valued at £34,530.30, highlighting the council’s preference for prompt and streamlined procurement. The procurement fell under the services category and was specifically considered suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in architecture and consultancy services. Maber Architects, a Nottingham-based SME, was awarded the contract, indicating that similar businesses stand a good chance of winning future contracts. The focus on a direct award method suggests that establishing a strong reputation and ongoing relationships with public councils such as Leicester City Council could position businesses favourably for similar opportunities. The project's two-year contract period allows the awarded company to engage in strategic growth and development through sustained project work.

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Notice Title

PAN3375 - Hospital Close phase 2- Architecture services

Notice Description

Hospital Close phase 2- Architecture services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bf29cc5-4ad3-401b-b189-62f2fc9dd70a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9520f012-aff7-458c-aeec-6233d4664d00
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,530 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sean Harris
Contact Email
sean.harris@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542084

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MABER ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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