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Shopfront Design Code

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has completed a procurement process for the "Shopfront Design Code" project, specifically targeting business services within the industry category of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security across the United Kingdom, primarily in the UKG region. This direct procurement, valued at £100,000 with an optional three-month extension, commenced on 3rd February 2026 and will conclude on 2nd February 2027, with a potential extension until 2nd May 2027. The procurement was executed below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 15th January 2026 and the publishing of contract details notice on 24th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Companies within this sector may find substantial growth prospects in developing and implementing design codes tailored to local needs. The supplier, CREATE STREETS LTD., identified as a SME, underscores the accessibility of this contract for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolios through public sector engagement. As the contracting process is complete, it sets a precedent for similar projects that might look to invite competitive participation in the future.

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Notice Title

Shopfront Design Code

Notice Description

Lichfield Shopfront Design Code

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATE STREETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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