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title: "To deliver Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project (Abington St/Fish St Area)"
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# To deliver Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project (Abington St/Fish St Area)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-188b6c46-f072-421b-a054-77e5e87d0be2

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by West Northamptonshire Council involves the Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project at the Abington Street/Fish Street area. This landscape architectural project, classified under the CPV code 71420000, is aimed at enhancing public spaces in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with the contract awarded to Gillespies LLP, commencing on 13th August 2021 and concluded by 31st October 2021. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th July 2021, with a contract award notice published on 15th December 2025.

Businesses focused on landscape architectural services and capable of handling complex public realm projects would find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth. Gillespies LLP, a small and medium enterprise (SME), successfully won the contract worth GBP 38,491, illustrating the potential for SMEs to secure similar contracts through framework agreements. Enterprises specialising in design and architecture, with experience in urban planning and consultation strategies, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, potentially expanding their portfolio in public infrastructure development within the UK.

## Notice

STAGE 1 - RATIFICATION OF BRIEF AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPT OPTIONS Inception / briefing meeting No1 - Site visit over one day & mst mtg * Assemble and review existing data on history, ownerships, designations, existing uses, topography, utilities & identify if further survey work is required Understand Northampton context and the Towns Fund projects Confirm brief, scope, consultation strategy and outputs in a short Project Execution Plan. Start CDM Designer Risk Assessment. Secure client team approval. Prepare Sketch Book No 1 - confirm existing use & Identify key constraints + opportunities -develop 3 high level concept options in plan and 3D using sketch up or revit. - Illustrate with precedent imagery Assist QS with initial costings for the cost plan Develop Preferred Design Concept - ratify scheme objectives & constraints - develop preferred scheme option - develop schematic visualisations - develop exhibition boards for consultation STAGE 2 - DEVELOP PREFERRED OPTION AND CONCEPT DESIGN Develop and illustrate public realm concept -hierarchies & zoning of space, character & function, circulation, accessibility, materiality, structures, & planting zones Outline GA& levels plan, including gradients, retaining features, steps & ramps etc Outline materials, furniture, water features, lighting and planting palettes and prepare Concept Specification Produce fully rendered site wide Landscape Masterplan Liaison with QS to assist with development of cost plan Produce short DRAFT Concept Design Report as an appendix for Towns Fund Application by WNC Produce short FINAL Concept Design Report as an appendix for Towns Fund Application by WNC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822dac3e-f64e-4909-9874-cd3c18e4c3f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,491 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,491 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILLESPIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822dac3e-f64e-4909-9874-cd3c18e4c3f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822dac3e-f64e-4909-9874-cd3c18e4c3f9
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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