Award

Town Centre Wayfinding

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 14:59

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 15:24

Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Town Centre Wayfinding" project, aimed at developing a new wayfinding solution for Middlesbrough Town Centre. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, allowing for broad participation. The final contract was awarded on 16th June 2025, with the project starting on 1st July and concluding on 31st October 2025. The procurement falls under the category of services, and the project is located in the UKC12 region. The process involved a legal basis provided by the UKPGA 2023/54, and it was part of Middlesbrough Council's effort to create a modern, accessible town centre environment that facilitates effective navigation for all users.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Companies that focus on innovative and accessible design, particularly SMEs, are well-positioned to benefit from such projects. The procurement method ensured open competition, encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises to participate and potentially secure contracts, enabling them to enhance their portfolios and expand their reach within public sector projects. By engaging in such public procurement processes, businesses can contribute to local development while gaining substantial experience and visibility.

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Notice Title

Town Centre Wayfinding

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Town Centre requires a new wayfinding solution, to suit a modern forward-thinking Town Centre. The scheme must be accessible to all users enabling them to navigate the area effectively

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04faca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£19,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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