--- title: "Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1250b79c-cfbd-4bb2-8d40-3c5b0d408e3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1250b79c-cfbd-4bb2-8d40-3c5b0d408e3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1250b79c-cfbd-4bb2-8d40-3c5b0d408e3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1250b79c-cfbd-4bb2-8d40-3c5b0d408e3c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2022-04-07" --- # Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1250b79c-cfbd-4bb2-8d40-3c5b0d408e3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1250b79c-cfbd-4bb2-8d40-3c5b0d408e3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1250b79c-cfbd-4bb2-8d40-3c5b0d408e3c.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland has awarded a contract for the Provision of Principal Designer Framework, aiming to establish a consultancy service framework. This procurement falls under the services category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with an estimated annual value of £75,000. The contract, which commenced on 1st February 2022, is set to last for three years until 31st January 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement method followed an open procedure, and it is essential to note that expressions of interest were accepted until 17th December 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in architectural and engineering services. Businesses with capabilities in project management, construction management, and consultative engineering services would be particularly well-suited to compete, as three consultants are to be appointed under this framework. Furthermore, the successful bidders may additionally collaborate with the University on external funding applications for projects that could arise throughout the contract duration. ## Notice The University seek to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:- Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required) It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Principal Designer framework. Estimated value of this framework is :- PS75k per annum For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. The framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb680395-cd6b-4705-9757-b1d51a411185 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £390,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | IDENTITY CONSULT; SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71540000 - Construction management services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2022 at 13:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb680395-cd6b-4705-9757-b1d51a411185 - 18 Mar 2022 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb680395-cd6b-4705-9757-b1d51a411185 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb680395-cd6b-4705-9757-b1d51a411185 7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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