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GB-Bedford: N202500031 - Bedford Local Opportunity Plan

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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25 Mar 2026 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-Bedford: N202500031 - Bedford Local Opportunity Plan" has been successfully concluded. BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in London, was the buying organisation responsible for awarding this contract. The contract, focussed on architectural and related services in the East of England, reached the award stage on 25 March 2026. An open procedure below threshold was employed for the procurement, with the tender period ending on 23 February 2026, and the contract period spanning from 24 February 2026 to 31 December 2026. The total contract amount was £424,982.20.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, especially for companies involved in architectural planning and related services across the United Kingdom. Although BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED did not specify a preference for SMEs or VCSEs in tender suitability, Gort Scott Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured the contract. The open procurement method lowers entry barriers, making it accessible for various business sizes to competitively participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with this procurement sector can lead to valuable growth opportunities and enhance business reach in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bedford: N202500031 - Bedford Local Opportunity Plan

Notice Description

Bedford Local Opportunity Plan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae71aff6-52fa-46bf-b406-dcb83cd9e754
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3583d229-212c-43c3-9825-d85b3fe7dcc0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£424,982 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£424,982 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2H 7AA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GORT SCOTT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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