Appointment of the multi-disciplinary architect team for RIBA Stages 4,5 & 6 of The Avenue Infant School SEND Extension Project

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 08:53

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27 May 2026 at 12:12

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12 May 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Appointment of the multi-disciplinary architect team for RIBA Stages 4, 5 & 6 of The Avenue Infant School SEND Extension Project" was initiated by North Northamptonshire Council, a public authority in the UK, located at The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG. The contract was awarded to HSSP Architects Limited, based out of Melton Mowbray. This project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and pertains to the further development of an existing extension project. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract signed on 8th June 2026, and the project is to be carried out from 9th June 2026 to 31st October 2028, reflecting a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for architecture firms, particularly those capable of providing multi-disciplinary services, including compliance with CDM Regulations, mechanical and electrical engineering, structural and civil engineering, quantity surveying, and contract administration. Such projects are particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their portfolio in significant educational infrastructure projects. This procurement provides not only a financial influx but also expands the successful bidder's presence in the public sector market, which is invaluable for strategic business growth and future opportunities in similar government projects.

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Notice Title

Appointment of the multi-disciplinary architect team for RIBA Stages 4,5 & 6 of The Avenue Infant School SEND Extension Project

Notice Description

Following the completion of RIBA Stages 1-3 and the submission of the planning application to the Local Authority, we require the further input of a multi disciplinary architecture firm to include Architect, Principal Designer for CDM Regulations Compliance, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, Structural & Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor and Contract Administrator to progress the scheme through RIBA Stages 4, 5 and 6 of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061550-2026
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
SME
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
£73,246 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£73,246 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSSP ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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