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PRINCIPAL DESIGNER SERVICES - SKINNERGATE HOUSING PROJECT

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

03 Dec 2025 at 13:10

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has been actively involved in the procurement process for the "PRINCIPAL DESIGNER SERVICES - SKINNERGATE HOUSING PROJECT" within the public authority sub-central government framework. The procurement, initiated under legal provisions UKPGA 2023/54, is focused on design consultancy services essential for the compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 in the Skinnergate Housing new build phase. Initially awarded to SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE) LIMITED, a large Newcastle Upon Tyne-based firm, the contract experienced a termination due to clerical errors regarding the contract end date and VAT inclusion, as per the termination notice dated 3rd December 2025. Despite this setback, the procurement stage includes plans for the project's continuation with a revised contract beginning on 19th January 2026, concluding on 19th April 2026.

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities for organisations that specialise in design consultancy services, particularly those with a proven track record in building regulation compliance. As the procurement method is direct and below threshold without competition, businesses well-versed in meeting complex building safety requirements and operating in the UKC13 region are likely to have an advantage. It represents a valuable opportunity for firms seeking to establish or strengthen relationships with local government clients such as Darlington Borough Council, which prioritises compliance and safety in its housing projects.

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Notice Title

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER SERVICES - SKINNERGATE HOUSING PROJECT

Notice Description

To provide Principal Designer (Building Regulations) services for the Skinnergate Housing new build phase to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079348-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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