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Kingsgate Architect

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the London Borough of Camden, involved the limited competition for the "Kingsgate Architect" project, aimed at designing the ground floor of 107 Kingsgate. This procurement falls under the services category within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry, specifically targeted in London (region UKI31). The contract was awarded to WHAT IF: PROJECTS LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London, on 11th August 2025, with the contract period spanning until 14th December 2025. This completed tender process adhered to legal requirements, including regulations set forth by UKPGA 2023/54.

The "Kingsgate Architect" opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specializing in architectural and design services, particularly those able to operate within the sub-threshold procurement constraints. The limited competition procurement method suggests that businesses with a strong local presence or existing reputation may have a competitive edge. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural services sector, or those with expertise in innovative construction and engineering solutions, would be well-suited to engage in similar future projects procured by the London Borough of Camden and other public authorities. This contract underscores the value of specialization and localised expertise in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Kingsgate Architect

Notice Description

Architect to design ground floor of 107 Kingsgate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05952d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054384-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£62,286 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHAT IF : PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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