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Building Regulations Principal Designer - specialist consultancy services

FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement undertaken by the Forest of Dean District Council involves the appointment of a Building Regulations Principal Designer for specialist consultancy services, focusing on the Five Acres site redevelopment project. This contract emerges following the Building Safety Act 2022, reflecting the necessity for dedicated building control expertise in refurbishment and new build projects. The contract was awarded to Roberts Limbrick, an SME located in Gloucester, and pertains to development consultancy services within the United Kingdom, primarily in the region of UKK13 - Gloucestershire. The procurement process used was direct, under a below-threshold method and concluded with the contract signed on 13 May 2025, with a delivery period from 1 December 2025 to 30 April 2026.

This award offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building safety and consultancy services, especially those in similar projects requiring refurbishment and development expertise. SMEs with capabilities in building regulations consultancy and development services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The collaboration on this project could enhance the business reputation and open pathways to further public sector collaborations by demonstrating proficiency in handling key projects under strict compliance with the Building Safety Act mandates.

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Notice Title

Building Regulations Principal Designer - specialist consultancy services

Notice Description

Following the approval of the Building Safety Act (2022), there will be a requirement for the Council to appoint a dedicated Building Control Principal Designer to advise on all aspects of building refurbishment and new build related to the Five Acres site redevelopment project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044721-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLEFORD
Postcode
GL16 8HG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Coleford
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERTS LIMBRICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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