Award

Central Somers Town Phase 3 Employers Agent Appointment (RIBA Stages 2 - 6)

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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08 Jul 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Central Somers Town Phase 3 Employers Agent Appointment (RIBA Stages 2 - 6)" was undertaken by the London Borough of Camden, a regional authority tasked with overseeing public services. This contracting process, part of a completed tender, falls under the construction consultancy services industry category. It specifically aimed to appoint an Employer's Agent and Project Manager for the Central Somers Town development project, based in the UKI31 region in London. The procurement method was limited, relying on a mini-competition from the established Notting Hill Genesis Framework, adhering to the Procurement Contracts Regulations 2015. The project reached the award stage on 26th June 2025, with MGAC LLP being the successful supplier, and it was completed with a contractual value of GBP 137,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in construction consultancy services with expertise in managing and advising on complex development projects. Businesses offering Employer’s Agent and Project Management services can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios, especially those adept at handling contracts without prior publication of a call for competition. Firms that are part of compliant frameworks, like the Notting Hill Genesis, and those with a strong track record in delivering construction projects successfully in the London area, are well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Central Somers Town Phase 3 Employers Agent Appointment (RIBA Stages 2 - 6)

Notice Description

Appointment of combined Employer's Agent and Project Manager services to assist the Council to develop the scheme for Phase 3 of the Central Somers Town development. The Employer's Agent will provide advice to inform the work of the main Design Team producing Stage 2-6 design. The main outputs of the Employers Agent is to administer the contract, acting as the client's representative and provide project oversight to ensure that the contractor delivers the project as per the contract requirements. The Project Manager role has a broader scope to plan, manage and oversee the delivery of the construction process to ensure the project is delivered successfully.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was undertaken through a mini competition from via Lot 8: Cost Consultants from the Notting Hill Genesis Framework.

Procurement Information

Mini-competition from the Notting Hill Genesis Framework, which is a compliant framework under PCR2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038395-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£137,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Roopam Bhachu
Contact Email
roopam.bhachu@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079746384

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MGAC

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