Award

Gentoo - Chester Gate Architects 2A

PROSPER

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Award

12 May 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Gentoo - Chester Gate Architects 2A" was managed by Prosper Procurement Ltd, acting as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specified by the CPV code 71000000, and its geographical focus is in the North East of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the award occurring on 12 May 2026, following a direct award under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period is set to commence on 13 May 2026 and conclude on 29 February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the award to Blake Hopkinson Architecture + Design Limited, an SME based in North Shields. Given the direct award process and the preference for SME suitability, businesses in the architectural and design sectors with a dynamic and flexible approach may find similar contracts advantageous. Engaging in such processes can bolster business capabilities and enhance market presence in the North East region.

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Notice Title

Gentoo - Chester Gate Architects 2A

Notice Description

Gentoo Group seek to appoint a Consultant to provide Architectural Services for a new build development. Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER) is managing this procurement on behalf of the Contracting Body. PLEASE NOTE: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under a Dynamic Purchasing System. Additional information: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under Framework Ref. DN679373 - Design and Consultancy Services Framework [FTS reference:2023/S 000-025741]

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baa0ac11-f2ee-424b-8f24-6378adda7d00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45644e80-e27b-4aac-b29c-a82792dd73a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 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
PROSPER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE28 9NZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAKE HOPKINSON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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