Award

Architectural Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 May 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for providing architectural services for Newport House in Chelmsford. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a limited competition method, suitable for contracts below the threshold. It has concluded the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st April 2025, and is scheduled to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027. The total contract value amounts to £38,500 GBP. This contract is classified under construction consultancy services and invites a focus on the UKH3 region, specifically within Chelmsford, Essex.

This contract creates opportunities for companies specialising in architectural and construction consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Large architectural firms such as Stanley Bragg Architects LTD, which is the awarded supplier, are ideally positioned to compete in such tenders due to their capacity to meet the requirements of limited competition processes. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for business growth within the architectural services industry, providing exposure, and potentially leading to further collaborations with government bodies like Essex County Council.

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Notice Title

Architectural Services

Notice Description

Architect for Newport house Chelmsford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024644-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANLEY BRAGG ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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