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Employers Agent, Clerk of Works

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED

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29 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the appointment of an Employers Agent and Clerk of Works for the Allenby Road Project. The procurement, conducted through a direct method without competition due to its below threshold status, falls under the services industry category, specifically construction consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Gates Construction Consultants Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Barnstaple. The contract was signed on 31st July 2025, and the active period extends from 31st August 2025 to 31st May 2027, with a gross contract value of £59,817.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction consultancy sector, especially those looking to establish or expand their presence in multiple regions across the United Kingdom. With the procurement process already completed, future similar tenders may arise, offering chances for SMEs that can deliver specialised consultancy projects within the established timelines and budgets. Companies with expertise as Employers Agents or in Clerk of Works roles would find such tenders particularly suited to their growth aspirations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employers Agent, Clerk of Works

Notice Description

Appointment of Employers Agent and Clerk of Works for the Allenby Road Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d63b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069368-2025
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

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,817 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pch.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
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
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATES CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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