Award

Faculty of Technology, PCC Pre-Application

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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Award

17 Jun 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Portsmouth, acting as the buying organisation, awarding a contract for pre-application services related to the Faculty of Technology project. This project falls under the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services at location PO2 1UP, Portsmouth, England. The procurement stage is classified as ‘Award’, with the contract being a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning framework agreement. Key dates include the award on 1 May 2025, with the contract running from 7 May 2025 to 30 June 2025. The procurement method is selective, having been a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates opportunities for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in architectural and engineering services to expand their business within the healthcare infrastructure sector. Ridge and Partner LLP, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the kind of firm well-positioned to compete in such procurements, given its expertise in construction consultancy. Smaller enterprises may need to explore partnership opportunities with larger established firms to benefit in such frameworks, where direct awards are utilised. Business growth can be fostered through strategic alignment with organisations like Portsmouth City Council and University of Portsmouth.

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Notice Title

Faculty of Technology, PCC Pre-Application

Notice Description

This is a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction consultancy and Ancillary Services Service Level Agreement for Portsmouth City Council pre-application services for the Faculty of Technology Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be0d758c-2193-4207-8e8e-4b7072e3076c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf71f012-3975-4005-94b6-6f913341e544
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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 PARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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