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22 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the Milecross Development project, which involves the construction of 67 new residential dwellings under the industry category of construction work. The process was facilitated by the central purchasing body, Places for People Group Limited, with the award officially confirmed on 22nd December 2025. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, selective in nature, designed to ensure quality delivery. This award was achieved through the Procurement Hub's Development Contractor Dynamic Purchasing System, and the project is set in the United Kingdom. Lovell Partnerships Limited has been contracted to undertake this development with a contract value of £20,000,000.

The Milecross Development presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those adept at participating in competitive tender processes valuing both quality and price. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive construction services will find this type of public procurement beneficial for business growth, especially given the substantial financial investment and scope of work involved. SME construction firms, like Lovell Partnerships Limited who has secured this contract, demonstrate the potential to compete and succeed in such competitive environments. This tender underscored the importance of quality and technical merit in the evaluation process, rewarding firms that meet high standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Norwich City Council - Milecross Development - 0003263

Notice Description

All Suppliers invited to this opportunity have passed the minimum requirements of the Procurement Hub's Development Contractor Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) OJEU Reference Number 2019/S 111-270743. The council sought a single contractor to carry out the main construction works for the development of 67 new residential dwellings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

All Suppliers invited to this opportunity have passed the minimum requirements of the Procurement Hub's Development Contractor Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) OJEU Reference Number 2019/S 111-270743. The council sought a single contractor to carry out the main construction works for the development of 67 new residential dwellings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005783-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Places for People Group Limited
Additional Buyers

Norwich City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
PR5 6BZ
Postcode Area
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
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Farington East
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lovell Partnerships Limited

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