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South Downs Scaffold Yard Development - Architect

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council has completed a procurement process for the South Downs Scaffold Yard Development project. This contract was awarded under the New Homes for Neighbourhoods Programme, aiming to develop council-owned land along Bear Road, adjacent to the South Downs National Park. The focus is on creating a landscape-led development that achieves a biodiversity net gain of at least 10%. The procurement method was below threshold and unspecified, aimed at architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The awarded contract was finalised on 21st July 2025 and is set to run until 20th July 2027, with a total value of £24,135 (excluding VAT). The council is classified as a public authority under sub-central government, situated in Hove, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in architectural and environmental consultancy services. With Brighton and Hove City Council seeking an architect to collaborate on a high-profile urban fringe development, firms with expertise in sustainable design and biodiversity planning are well-suited to participate. The project not only allows for engagement with a local government entity but also provides a platform to showcase innovative, eco-friendly design solutions, potentially leading to further collaboration opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

South Downs Scaffold Yard Development - Architect

Notice Description

Brighton & Hove City Council plans to develop council-owned land along Bear Road, within the urban fringe and near the South Downs National Park, as part of the New Homes for Neighbourhoods Programme. The appointed consultant will work with the design team to achieve proposal which is a landscape led, attractive, and achieves a biodiversity net gain of at least 10%. A Biodiversity strategy is required for planning submission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043075-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,135 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 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
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACKELLAR SCHWERDT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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