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18 Jun 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a body governed by public law based in Plymouth, United Kingdom. The process pertains to the "Employers Agent - Bath Street" project under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement stage has been completed, with an award tagged under ID 057411-2026, dated 18 June 2026. The procurement method used is limited, with an award procedure executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The main delivery takes place in the UKK41 region.

This tender focuses on providing Employers Agent Services, which entails opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and project management within construction and engineering sectors. The awarded contract, valued at £254,367, was given to Kirkham Board Associates Limited, an SME based in Exeter. This contract provides growth potential for businesses with expertise in similar comprehensive services, enabling organisations to leverage prior knowledge and established frameworks for efficient project execution. The direct award through the SWPA framework highlights reduced downtime, cost savings, and enhanced value, suggesting a beneficial path for businesses that can demonstrate technical know-how and competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

Employers Agent - Bath Street

Notice Description

Employers Agent Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Employers Agent for Principal Designer Award. Additional information: Awarded through SWPA framework (2022)

Procurement Information

The benefits of a direct award through the framework are. Less downtime between identifying a need and fulfilling it Reduction in administrative costs Savings with economies of scale Kirkham Board's prior knowledge and involvement with the scheme (at risk) Value for money proposal, competitiveness, and additional social value from Kirkham Board Kirkham Board have accompanied this scheme for the last 10 months at risk, acquiring knowledge and experience of the scheme and its parameters. The working relationship with the development team is very good and Kirkham Board are valued as an EA and PD. If we changed he EA and PD at this stage there will be a substantial time impact and with the new consultant getting up to speed with the project which will jeopardise the potential delivery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057411-2026
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,367 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIRKHAM BOARD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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