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Specialist Heritage Retrofit Architect Consultancy with Proprietary Data Modelling

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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23 May 2025 at 07:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, involved the direct procurement of services for a Specialist Heritage Retrofit Architect Consultancy with Proprietary Data Modelling focused on the Barbican Estate. This procurement falls under the services category with advisory architectural services as its core aspect. The contract was awarded to Ambue Ltd, a company based in Thame, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting from 1st May 2025 and concluding on 27th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition, and it has reached the award stage, having been signed on 24th April 2025. The value of the contract is £89,175, before gross adjustments, and it actively involves the completion of services within the region UKI.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural consultancy sector, specifically those specialising in heritage buildings and data modelling services. The contract's focus on the Barbican Estate indicates a specialised market, potentially beneficial for businesses experienced in dealing with complex, historical structures. As the procurement method was direct, below threshold, this showcases a potential opening for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Ambue Ltd, which was the successful supplier. SMEs with expertise in delivering bespoke architectural solutions and data integration can find growth opportunities in similar future governmental projects that demand tailored consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Heritage Retrofit Architect Consultancy with Proprietary Data Modelling

Notice Description

Specialist Heritage Retrofit Architect Consultancy with Proprietary Data Modelling for Barbican Estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,175 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Arta Nuhija
Contact Email
arta.nuhija@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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