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PAHT - J7a Feasibility Planning Advice

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HEALTH TRUST

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Health Trust has awarded a contract to Gilling Dod Architects for the provision of feasibility planning advice related to J7a projects. This process pertains to the building consultancy services industry and is classified under CPV code 71315200. The procurement was managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £70,000, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award stage was completed on 9th October 2025, as indicated in the published award notice dated 18th December 2025. This procurement pertains to the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in the CM20 1QX postal code area.

This awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the building consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in feasibility planning advice. While the awarded business, Gilling Dod Architects, is an established SME, the procurement was not flagged for specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that similar entities with robust capabilities could consider future tenders from The Princess Alexandra Health Trust. Businesses that can offer competitive and specialized consultancy services may find potential growth opportunities in this and similar future procurements by aligning with the procurement criteria and fostering existing relationships with frameworks like SBS10190 Lot 1.

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Notice Title

PAHT - J7a Feasibility Planning Advice

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Gilling Dod Architects for the provision of J7a Feasibility Planning Advice Additional information: Awarded via Direct Award SBS10190 Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4c0354d-4f19-40fa-9533-3597d2c68e8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d87f536-60d9-4b31-b726-95ca612fb6f8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HEALTH TRUST
Contact Name
Kevin Michael McKeown
Contact Email
kevin.mckeown2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 7PX
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Sherrards
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLING DOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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