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NCC1766 Extra Care Site Investigations and Feasibility Studies

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the NCC1766 Extra Care Site Investigations and Feasibility Studies project. This procurement falls within the technical inspection services category and involves assessing potential extra care housing sites across five Council-owned locations in the North East of the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed with the contract awarded to Fairhurst Group LLP on 11th February 2026. The contract spans from 12th February 2026 to 12th April 2026, ensuring comprehensive site investigations are conducted prior to engaging Registered Providers for further development. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicative of a selective process within the public services sector.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the technical inspection services and related consultancy fields. With a contract value of £96,750, the project aligns with the capabilities of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to engage in such public procurement processes. Companies skilled in feasibility studies, site investigations, and risk assessment related to housing developments will find this contract particularly suitable, as it requires expertise in identifying site constraints and potential challenges. This initiative by Northumberland County Council underscores a strategic investment in community infrastructure, providing growth potential for businesses adept in supporting public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1766 Extra Care Site Investigations and Feasibility Studies

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint one provider to complete technical investigations and feasibility studies across 5 Council owned sites in advance of procuring Registered Providers to design, construct and manage the development of extra care schemes at these locations. These will support the Council to assess the suitability for the sites for extra care housing, identify significant site constraints, risks and their potential mitigations. They will not be used to support any subsequent planning application. Additional information: A further competition was undertaken under NEPO212 Support Services for the development of the built environment Lot 6: Planning/ Development Management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e25d5187-68d5-4b1b-b964-02ce659e8720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb0a4f3-5f6d-4a6f-907f-6cf8917ade17
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme Hayes
Contact Email
graeme.hayes@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRHURST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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