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Architectural design support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Bank of England, focuses on a service contract titled "Architectural design support" for their heritage building located on Threadneedle Street, London. As part of the central government's public authority, the Bank employed a direct procurement method below the threshold, resulting in awarding the contract to Pringle Richards Sharratt Limited, an SME based in London. This contract was signed on 26th March 2026 and is set to run until 26th February 2027, with a gross value of £85,080. The contract was awarded to provide architectural design services within the UK, as per the CPV classification 71220000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design services, especially those with expertise in heritage building projects. Organisations capable of providing such niche services can leverage this contract model to expand their portfolio within the public sector. SMEs operating within the London area or those experienced with central government contracts would find themselves particularly well-suited to partake in similar opportunities that may arise from direct procurement processes. This contract exemplifies how specialised architectural firms can engage with and support public authorities in maintaining and updating heritage sites.

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Notice Title

Architectural design support

Notice Description

Service contract for the provision of heritage building design support required at the Bank's Threadneedle Street site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033203-2026
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
SME

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
£70,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 26 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRINGLE RICHARDS SHARRATT

Further Information

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