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Design Consultancy

VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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27 Jul 2026 at 09:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED, a public undertaking based in Bilsthorpe, United Kingdom, involved a direct award contract for design consultancy services under the ESPO Framework 662_25. The contract, awarded to BWB CONSULTING LIMITED, a large-scale supplier located in Nottingham, falls under the services category. Initiated as a tender, this contract was finalised on 27th July 2026 with a contract period starting from 3rd June 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement employed a below threshold, direct method without any competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in design consultancy services to participate in public contracts through frameworks such as ESPO. Companies with capabilities in delivering specialised consultancy services, particularly those familiar with framework agreements and below threshold procurement methods, may find alignment with such opportunities. Expanding business by becoming a supplier to public undertakings like VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED can lead to further contract engagements and increased visibility in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Consultancy

Notice Description

Direct award under ESPO Framework - 662_25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070640-2026
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
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
VIA EAST MIDLANDS 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
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BWB CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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