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Principal Designer Services - Skinnergate Housing Project

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for providing Principal Designer Services under the Skinnergate Housing Project, aimed at ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. The procurement falls under the services category and utilised a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The contract has been awarded to SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE) LIMITED, marking the completion of this stage. The contract, valued at £39,065 GBP, is scheduled to commence on 19 January 2026 and conclude on 19 April 2027. This project is situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, which is under the sub-central government category as per UK classification schemes.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large architectural firms proficient in delivering consultancy services aligned with stringent safety regulations. Given its direct procurement method, businesses with established relationships or a proven track record in dealing with public authorities, such as SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE) LIMITED, are well-positioned to secure future collaborative roles. The project promotes engaging in high-profile government initiatives, influencing urban development positively within the North East England region.

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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-05ee0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079388-2025
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

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 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
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

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