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Student Hub - Technical Advisory Services

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth, located in England, has concluded the procurement process for the "Student Hub - Technical Advisory Services" contract, classified under construction consultancy services. The procurement, conducted as a direct award under the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement, is now in the award stage. The contract, valued at £211,499.04, was put in place through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22 August 2025, the contract starting on 1 September 2025, and concluding on 31 July 2026.

This contract offers growth opportunities for large construction consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in MEP services and structural and civil engineering services. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not deemed suitable for this tender, businesses like Ridge and Partners LLP, the awarded supplier, who offer multidisciplinary services, stand to benefit. Engaging with the University of Portsmouth positions suppliers for future collaborative projects within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Student Hub - Technical Advisory Services

Notice Description

This contract is a direct award under the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot 7 Multidisciplinary. The Supplier has been appointed to provide the following Services for the Student Hub Project: 1. Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Services 2. Structure and Civil Engineering Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aeeef486-4819-48dc-ae96-7332de12c9f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a110fd33-f341-4e4f-8602-5c1e3772c921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£211,499 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,499 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
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)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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