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Architect Design Services Phase 3 Training Block

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE

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05 Nov 2025 at 11:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has completed a procurement process for architect design services for Phase 3 of a training block at Warwickshire Police's Leek Wootton site. The tender, identified as "WPA25-0129," falls under the architectural services category with a procurement method described as a below threshold direct award. The decision to award was made without competition due to prior successful engagements with the chosen supplier, Sutton Cox Architects Limited, for previous phases of the project. The contract was signed on 4th November 2025, with services commencing on 5th November 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2026, with a total contract value of £44,469.60.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural services sector, specifically those with expertise in public sector building design and a history of meeting tight project timelines. Businesses that have established relationships with public authorities or possess experience in phased construction projects may find similar tender announcements ideal for expansion and development. The willingness of authorities to select suppliers familiar with their operational requirements demonstrates the importance of fostering ongoing partnerships for continued success in competitive public procurement landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architect Design Services Phase 3 Training Block

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for architect design services for Phase 3 project at Warwickshire Police's Leek Wootton site. This is a below threshold direct award following an internal exemption process, the supplier being selected due to their work with the Authority on the previous Phase 1 and 2 of project and their proven track record and knowledge of operational needs and stakeholder expectations. In addition the project has tight timelines delaying the project to run a quotation process would significantly impact on ability to progress to the next stage of tendering for fabric and M&E construction works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05daca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071202-2025
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,058 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEK WOOTTON
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUTTON COX ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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