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Foundry House Technical Advisor

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Northumberland County Council aimed to appoint Technical Advisors for the redevelopment of Foundry House in Bedlington, facilitating interim arrangements for Mowbray Primary School. Categorised under Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, this process took place in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a Direct Award via a framework, with the award now complete as of 9th April 2026. The contract period began on 30th January 2026 and runs until 30th April 2026, with a value of £61,277.17. The supplier awarded this contract is AtkinsRealis PPS Ltd.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing technical advisory support for construction projects. The focus on framework direct awards implies a streamlined opportunity for pre-qualified suppliers, presenting a potential growth avenue for businesses aligned with public sector redevelopment projects. Businesses that are keen to expand within the public sector, especially in educational infrastructure development, would find this type of procurement particularly inviting.

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Notice Title

Foundry House Technical Advisor

Notice Description

The appointment of Technical Advisors to support the redevelopment of Foundry House in Bedlington to support the interim arrangements for Mowbray Primary School.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f05202dd-9851-402f-adae-6455f1802f2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69440e00-844d-42dc-a0cc-ca643c4549cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via a Framework
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
£61,277 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,277 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ATKINSREALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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