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title: "446 - ABS LSS Architect"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 446 - ABS LSS Architect

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04096f51-4b5e-4566-9707-41fff4416f73

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Aston University, which is based in Birmingham, UK, seeking a suitably experienced architect and lead consultant for its new business school and social sciences building. The tender, titled "446 - ABS LSS Architect," falls under the industry category of architectural services for buildings and was completed on 14 January 2020. The procurement method used was selective through a restricted procedure, with the contract period starting from 6 January 2020 and running until 1 September 2023. The total procurement value was £860,000, with a deadline for submissions that ended on 8 November 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for architectural firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a prestigious project that reflects the growing demand for educational infrastructure. Companies with expertise in managing comprehensive architectural projects and coordination through various design stages would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selected supplier, Hawkins and Brown Architects LLP, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in such competitive tenders, thus providing a pathway for others in the industry to pursue similar contracts and projects in the future.

## Notice

Procurement of a suitably experienced architect and lead consultant to successfully manage the design and lead and coordinate the design team through RIBA Stages 1 to 7 for its new iconic business school, languages and social sciences (ABS/LSS) building which will provide teaching and office accommodation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a74b2dc2-3ea5-43e8-a9d7-0ee5a3e174ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 1 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £763,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAWKINS AND BROWN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2020 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a74b2dc2-3ea5-43e8-a9d7-0ee5a3e174ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a74b2dc2-3ea5-43e8-a9d7-0ee5a3e174ed
  14th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b25abe77-58b7-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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