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Conservation Consultant and Principal Designer

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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20 Nov 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involves the provision of services for a "Conservation Consultant and Principal Designer" related to the Bunhill Fields Burial Ground & Churchyards in the Square Mile, London. This tender falls under the industry category of advisory architectural services, with the procurement method employed being a below-threshold, limited competition. The procurement stage reached the completion phase, and the associated contract commenced on 22nd October 2025, with an end date on 22nd October 2030. The total contract value is £91,310 GBP.

This opportunity presents growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the architectural services sector, particularly those specialising in conservation and principal design work. Businesses equipped with expertise in providing consultancy for heritage and conservation projects would find this tender especially suitable. The awarded supplier, Purcell Architecture Limited, demonstrates the type of business well-suited to offer the specific skills and experience required for projects focused on historical and heritage sites. This contract represents a chance for similar organisations to explore collaborations and build their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Conservation Consultant and Principal Designer

Notice Description

Conservation Consultant and Principal Designer in relation to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground & Churchyards in the Square Mile

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e51b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075530-2025
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

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewis.dance@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL ARCHITECTURE

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