Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the development of the St James Depot site, specifically seeking a development partner for a residential-led project. The contract is categorized under construction work and falls within the region UKF24, Northampton, United Kingdom. This procurement is governed by the principles set out in the Procurement Act 2023, using a Competitive Flexible Procedure to foster dialogue prior to final tender submission. Market engagement took place between 5 November and 15 November 2024 with selected developers, and a preliminary notice was published on 9 June 2025. Future notice will be communicated by 23 June 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 30 January 2026 to 30 January 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and development, particularly those with expertise in high-quality residential projects. Companies that excel in innovative design, master planning, and partnership arrangements will find this opportunity profitable due to the potential for a commercially viable framework. The development of St James Depot offers an extensive scope for companies capable of executing large-scale projects, creating an appealing prospect for growth in collaboration with West Northamptonshire Council. The procurement process encourages innovation, risk-sharing, and transparency, making it ideal for businesses with a strategic interest in long-term development ventures.

Planning

St James Depot - Procurement of a Development Partner

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th June 2025 13:15:00 PM
Contract Summary

The Council is seeking a development partner with the relevant experience, capability and resources to deliver a high quality, residential-led development at the Site. The Council proposes to enter into a partnering arrangement with the successful Potential Supplier that aligns the parties’ goals, apportions risk appropriately, and provides a clear and transparent mechanism for the delivery of the Project. It is currently envisaged that this arrangement will be structured as a Development Agreement, supported by Heads of Terms to be issued during the Dialogue Stage. The Development Agreement is expected to be conditional on the agreement of an overall Business Plan, to be derived from the Final Tender Submission, and supported by a detailed masterplan and delivery strategy. The Council will be undertaking this procurement process using the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, allowing for structured dialogue with shortlisted Potential Suppliers prior to the submission of Final Tenders. The Council is committed to a collaborative and transparent process that encourages innovation and quality within a commercially viable framework.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-054552

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Angel Street

Northampton

NN1 1ED

United Kingdom

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St James Depot - Procurement of a Development Partner

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

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