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Civic Centre - CDM Principal Designer

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed the procurement process for the role of Civic Centre - CDM Principal Designer, related to compliance with the CDM Regulations 2015. The contract is classified under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on advisory and architectural design services. The procurement method was direct, employed below the threshold without competition, highlighting its targeted approach. This contract, awarded to BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, commenced on 17th October 2025 and will extend until 31st July 2028, providing services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the architectural design industry, particularly appealing to businesses skilled in providing advisory architectural services. Large-scale firms with a solid background in principal designer roles under CDM Regulations would find this contract lucrative. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with established reputations and prior engagement in similar projects can leverage this tender to expand their portfolios and reinforce their presence within the industry.

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Notice Title

Civic Centre - CDM Principal Designer

Notice Description

Principal Designer for the Civic Centre project to comply with the CDM Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d183
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067446-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

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