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Shopfront Design Guide and Viability Studies

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Shopfront Design Guide and Viability Studies" contract under the industry category of Architectural design services (CPV 71220000). This contract, which falls within the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom, has progressed to the Award stage. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, resulting in a contract valued at £55,000 awarded to BUTTRESS ARCHITECTS LTD. The key dates included the tender period ending on 4th January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 20th January 2025 and concluding on 28th March 2025. The award was officially published on 9th April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly large firms, as the scope involves creating a comprehensive Shopfront Design Guide for a heritage area and performing viability studies on specified properties in Bradford's city centre. The contract value and the direct award process indicate a well-defined project suitable for experienced architectural firms looking to expand their portfolio in heritage zone projects. Although the current procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, the project could foster future collaborations and opportunities in similar endeavours within the heritage and urban development sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shopfront Design Guide and Viability Studies

Notice Description

To deliver a Shopfront Design Guide for the Heritage Action Zone area and undertake viability studies on agreed properties in the city centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cadcc62e-3278-4148-b53a-9e77bf85d03c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29e63ce-f60a-42b1-9e4a-e7edfe076ab9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUTTRESS ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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