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18 Jun 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Torbay Council involved the award of the "PHC26042 Torbay Design Review Panel" contract to Design West. This project, classified under the services industry and focusing on design consultancy services, is situated in the region of Torquay, UK. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being awarded as of 18th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, adhering to the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The project's primary aim is to enhance design quality and foster collaboration among strategic partners in South Devon.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the design consultancy field, particularly those experienced in delivering independent and impartial design reviews. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on creating dynamic partnerships and promoting sustainable design practices stand to benefit most from such projects. The contract offers prospects for growth by embedding best design practices and fostering open dialogue with local planning authorities, which can help businesses carve a niche in advisory services for public authorities like Torbay Council.

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Notice Title

PHC26042 Torbay Design Review Panel

Notice Description

Design West will deliver the Torbay Design Review Panel [TDRP] as an independent, impartial service for Torbay, its strategic partners, politicians, community, and development community. As an advisory service it will be flexible, challenging, collaborative and accountable to: * Improve design quality for Torbay in meeting its challenges and ambition by working in partnership. * Embed best design and sustainability practice and promote that 'champion' role for Elected Members, Officers, and stakeholders. * Create an open culture and dialogue with adjoining LPAs (when applicable) that moves towards a collaborative service to meet challenges of growth in South Devon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057503-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGN WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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