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Collaboration agreement between two public bodies

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by North Northamptonshire Council, involves a collaboration agreement titled "Collaboration agreement between two public bodies." This project is within the architectural, engineering, and planning services sector, focusing on supporting sustainable development by enhancing the natural, historic, and built environment. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Place Services, a large supplier based in Essex, identified as the supplier. The contract is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement method was limited competition due to falling below threshold guidelines, highlighting a tailored approach for minimal competition use cases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, urban planning, and sustainable development. Companies competent in delivering high-quality architectural and engineering services could find this collaboration beneficial for growth and increasing public sector engagement. Businesses with expertise in creating well-designed places and contributing to the conservation and enhancement of the environment would be well-suited to ensure quality delivery in line with the objectives of the buying organisation. The collaboration indicates a promising area for future opportunities for those aiming to partake in public body collaborative projects.

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Notice Title

Collaboration agreement between two public bodies

Notice Description

This is a collaboration agreement between two public bodies, North Northamptonshire Council and Essex County Council. The purpose of the agreement is to provide services supporting the public sector to deliver sustainable development, by conserving and enhancing the natural, historic and built environment, and achieving well-designed places

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a088
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059049-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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