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Principal Designer appointment for Waverley Court

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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29 Aug 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Guinness Partnership Limited, a public undertaking organisation based in London, has reached the award stage for the appointment of a Principal Designer for Waverley Court. This process, classified under the architectural design services industry category, utilised a direct procurement method applicable for projects below the threshold. The contract was signed on 9th May 2025, and will span until 8th May 2027, covering various regions across the United Kingdom. Notably, the tender involved a project for technical designs including the replacement of lifts with one acting as a firefighting lift. The procurement involved the services main category, and Bernard Taylor Partnership Limited, operating from Stockport, has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the architectural design industry, by engaging in high-value projects without the need for competitive bidding. Companies skilled in technical design, particularly those experienced in collaborating with subcontractors, lead consultants, and manufacturers, would find suitable prospects in similar procurement processes. Additionally, the broad regional scope across the UK offers potential for expanding business reach and participation in public sector projects which can enhance company profiles and portfolios.

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Notice Title

Principal Designer appointment for Waverley Court

Notice Description

Technical designs working with subcontractors, Lead Consultant and manufacturers. The lifts are to be replaced, one is to be a fire fighting lift and both are to stop at all floors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052454-2025
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 May 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
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

BERNARD TAYLOR PARTNERSHIP

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