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title: "UHND Ward 14 Refurbishments - Provision of an Architect-led Multidisciplinary Design Team"
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# UHND Ward 14 Refurbishments - Provision of an Architect-led Multidisciplinary Design Team

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-303d3e85-eb26-4b49-a288-bcb5f34f783b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust seeking an Architect-led Multidisciplinary Design Team for the refurbishment of Ward 14 at the University Hospital North Durham. The contract, valued at £17,352, aims to mitigate risks related to the project's timeline, with urgency stemming from necessary stakeholder coordination. This contract falls under the architectural design services category and was secured through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 March 2022, and the contract commenced on 14 March 2022, running until 13 April 2024. The project is located in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms, especially those with experience in multidisciplinary design teams. Companies that specialise in architectural services and have a capacity for timely project execution would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the urgency expressed in the process, businesses that can demonstrate agility and strong project management skills may find this an advantageous contract to pursue, potentially leading to further engagements within the NHS framework and related sectors.

## Notice

An Architect-Led Multidisciplinary Design Team is required for the Ward 14 refurbishment taking place at University Hospital North Durham. This design team is urgently required to ensure risk of the entire programme's timeline being affected by a delayed appointment is minimised. This urgency became clear after Procurement liaised with key stakeholders from the Estates sub-group; John Cronin - Capital Programme Lead, and Christopher Robinson - Senior Estates/Project Manager, not only may it affect the timeline of the programme, funding for the design team role is related to the end of the financial year 2021/22.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45ba523-97c3-4132-b0d3-3cb358c3ed0c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 13 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,702 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILLING DOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45ba523-97c3-4132-b0d3-3cb358c3ed0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45ba523-97c3-4132-b0d3-3cb358c3ed0c
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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