Award

Architectural Design Services - Concept Design and Feasibility RIBA Stage 0-2

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for architectural design services, specifically focusing on concept design and feasibility covering RIBA stages 0 to 2. The opportunity was funded through the Council Housebuilding Support Fund, with the requirement to utilise the grant funding by March 2026. The procurement stage, described as 'award' and 'contract', was completed on 15th April 2026. Hartlepool Borough Council, located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, managed the process without competition due to the procurement being below threshold. The industry category is architectural design services, with delivery focused on the UKC11 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the architectural sector, especially those specialising in early-stage design and feasibility studies. Given the direct procurement method employed by Hartlepool Borough Council, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency in project delivery within tight timescales might find such opportunities beneficial for growth. GRADON. EHT LIMITED, a SME based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for skilled, local enterprises capable of delivering specialised services promptly. Architectural firms with a track record of similar projects and familiarity with local planning regulations could thrive in such procurement environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Design Services - Concept Design and Feasibility RIBA Stage 0-2

Notice Description

Following the Council's successful award of grant funding through the Council Housebuilding Support Fund and given the tight timescales and requirement to spend this funding by March 2026, Gradon Architecture was commissioned to deliver services on two sites after associated design services work previously carried out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034080-2026
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
£9,444 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADON. EHT

Further Information

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