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SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Architecture Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Architecture Services" project through a limited competition procurement method. This tender, which falls under the public authority sub-central government category, specifically focuses on architectural design services. Located in the UKD region of the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to AEW ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS LTD, with the procurement stage marked as complete as of 18 December 2025. The contract is active, commenced on 25 November 2025 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2026, with a gross value of GBP 114,234.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural services industry, particularly small and medium enterprises like AEW ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS LTD, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses that specialise in architectural design and are capable of participating in limited competition processes within the UK public procurement landscape could find similar tenders beneficial for expansion and growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Architecture Services

Notice Description

SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Architecture Services -RFQ Process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f936
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084417-2025
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontractmanagement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEW ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS

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