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Building Regulations Consultancy Support

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, located in London, sought consultancy support for building regulations, aiming to enhance existing approvals in lieu of Local Authority Building Control. This contract, categorised under 'services' in the building consultancy sector, involves a direct procurement method labelled as 'Below threshold - without competition'. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 21st July 2025 until 31st March 2026. The awarded contract was signed on 15th July 2025, with an approximate gross contract value of £35,424. The consultancy services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, North East, and East Midlands.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in building consultancy services, particularly those with experience in navigating building regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Approved Inspectors Limited — the supplier awarded the contract — are well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to their specialised skills in providing bespoke consultancy services. Firms adept in regulatory compliance, particularly within the public sector framework, could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and presence across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

Building Regulations Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The engagement of building regulation specialists to consider our Building Regulations approvals as an alternative to Local Authority Building Control.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05905b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052421-2025
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

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@guinness.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPROVED INSPECTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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