Award

Property Team Consultancy

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Property Team Consultancy" involves Lancaster City Council seeking consultancy services within the architectural industry category, specifically for their property team. Located in Lancaster, UKD4, the contract was awarded on 23rd October 2024, marking the completion stage of the procurement process. This limited procurement method did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, as it extends an existing contract with Harrison Pitt Architects. This was considered necessary to ensure continuity while moving towards a competitive solution, with the overarching legal basis outside the scope of application of the directive.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in providing services to municipal or regional authorities. Given the limited procurement method and the existing relationship with Harrison Pitt Architects, businesses that have established expertise or connections within public service spaces may be well-suited competitors for similar future contracts. While large firms could find entry challenging, SMEs with agile expertise and regional presence could leverage this as a growth opportunity, understanding local authority needs and collaborating effectively with public entities like Lancaster City Council.

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Notice Title

Property Team Consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to the property team

Procurement Information

LCC propose to contract with HPA to extend their existing consultancy contract to ensure that works are able to be completed whilst a competitive solution is actioned

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066200
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019442-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRISON PITT ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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