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Marlborough - Lead Design

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Marlborough - Lead Design" was conducted by Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a public authority under sub-central government jurisdiction, located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to the services industry category, with a focus on architectural design services. The procurement process reached the award stage and was completed without competition under a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2026, and the service period is from 24th February 2026 to 30th March 2027. The activity took place in the UKK41 region, with key roles played by parties based in Plymouth and Bristol.

This tender offers opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in architectural design services. Given the direct nature of the procurement method, businesses with pre-established relationships or proven track records with Plymouth Community Homes Limited could find this contract beneficial. The contract, valued at £186,000, provides a substantial project over the course of a year, making it particularly suitable for large-scale design firms like Building Design Partnership Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses aiming to enter or expand in the South West England market may look for similar opportunities in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Marlborough - Lead Design

Notice Description

Marlborough House - Lead Designer/Architect

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012057-2026
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

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
£186,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 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
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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