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NEC4 Professional Service Contract June 2017

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded the NEC4 Professional Service Contract for architectural and lead consultant roles, alongside sub-consultancies involving MEP, sustainability, ecology, and arboriculture. This contract will facilitate the development of the Newbridge Primary School site in Bath for RIBA stages 0-2. The contract began on 2nd March 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026, with a value of £33,537, excluding VAT. The procurement process employed a direct method, below the competition threshold, encompassing architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Bath & North East Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority, serves as the buyer located in Bath, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and environmental consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in sustainability and ecological assessments. With a direct procurement method employed to expedite the process, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these fields may find the partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council advantageous for enhancing their portfolio and gaining public sector exposure. The contract was awarded to Purcell Architecture Limited, highlighting the potential for partnerships and contracts within the UK architectural and consulting sectors.

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Notice Title

NEC4 Professional Service Contract June 2017

Notice Description

WORK ORDER FOR THE PROVISION OF ARCHITECTURAL + LEAD CONSULTANT ROLE AND PD ROLES WITH SUB-CONSULTANCIES ( MEP & SUSTAINABILITY, ECOLOGY & ARBORICULTURE) FOR RIBA STAGES 0-2 TO EXPLORE OPTIONS AND COSTS TO DEVELOP THE NEWBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL SITE, BATH The value of the contract is PS33,537 (excl. VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066722
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021718-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,537 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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