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Gentoo - Old Mill Road Engineer

PROSPER

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15 Sep 2026 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement covers engineering consultancy services for Gentoo Group’s new-build development at Old Mill Road. The work falls within architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000) and is to be delivered in the North East of England. PROSPER managed the procurement for the contracting body. The requirement is for a consultant to provide engineering input connected with the development, rather than construction works or the supply of goods. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The appointed supplier is a specialist engineering consultancy, indicating that the requirement is aimed at firms able to provide professional engineering advice and services for a new-build housing or development project.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a direct award under the Design & Consultancy Services Framework, reference DN679373, rather than an open competition. The award was made to Portland Consulting Engineers on 14 September 2026 for £23,800. The contract runs from 15 September 2026 to 14 September 2028. The tender submission deadline was 11 September 2026 at 23:59. The award is recorded as active. The procurement category is services, and the stated suitability indicates that SMEs could participate. The award followed the framework’s direct-award route, so the selected supplier was appointed from the established framework rather than through a new competitive tender.

For an engineering consultancy that did not secure this contract, the procurement provides a clear example of the work and buying route used by Gentoo Group through PROSPER. A credible future supplier would need professional engineering capability relevant to new-build development, the capacity to support a project over a multi-year delivery period, and experience of producing dependable advice for a housing or construction client. Firms seeking similar work should also assess whether they can qualify for and perform under a design and consultancy services framework, as this requirement was placed by direct award from one. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist practices with the necessary technical expertise, project capacity and framework access are well placed to compete when comparable requirements return.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gentoo - Old Mill Road Engineer

Notice Description

Gentoo Group seek to appoint a Consultant to provide engineering services in relation to a new build development at Old Mill Road. Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER) are managing this procurement on behalf of the Contracting Body. PLEASE NOTE: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under a Framework Agreement and this contract has been let. Additional information: This is an award notice following a direct award under Framework Ref. DN679373: Design & Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb9b0f17-b5c9-42ff-a968-3a8f24385009
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa5ea17-bb70-4f38-9dc4-395e7406b030
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
PROSPER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE28 9NZ
Postcode Area
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Portland Consulting Engineers

Further Information

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