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Building Maintenance Consultancy

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has awarded a contract for Building Maintenance Consultancy, encompassing architectural, surveying, heritage, and project management services. This project falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is to be conducted within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a negotiated process without a call for competition, a limited procurement method. Key dates of the contract include the award date of 20th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 7th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract amounts to £120,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the consultancy domain, particularly those specialising in architectural and surveying services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as HPA Chartered Architects, who have been awarded this contract, are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs. The project's scope is ideal for businesses looking to engage in substantial contracts with public sector organisations like Lancaster City Council, offering potential growth through collaboration and exposure to large-scale municipal projects.

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Notice Title

Building Maintenance Consultancy

Notice Description

Architectural, Surveying, Heritage and Project Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc1766d2-bb33-4d4b-9fb5-7d9c631f61ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64d2bbd-5716-4324-804f-8ecfec8155a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charity Slater Lees
Contact Email
cslees@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HPA CHARTERED ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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