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title: "Older Building research - Principal Designer"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-07-16"
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# Older Building research - Principal Designer

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39b31c71-b8ed-4c64-b10a-b4bcd93bdcb4

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in London, has finalised the award for the tender titled "Older Building research - Principal Designer". This procurement process, falling under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and planning services, sought a Principal Designer for the OBR Project's Minor Works contracts. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED for a contract value of £95,000, and the services will span from 18th June 2025 to 1st April 2026. This stage is marked as complete and is a contract award notice, highlighting compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, in alignment with recent amendments to the Building Regulations 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in architectural and engineering services. Companies with a strong portfolio in these areas and experience in handling similar regulatory compliance projects would be well-suited for such significant assignments. As the tender was part of a framework agreement, companies with existing relationships or familiarity with such agreements may further leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and credibility within the sector. Moreover, the opportunity is indicated as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it accessible to a wider range of potential suppliers.

## Notice

**This is a contract award notice and not a call for competition** This contract appoints a Principal Designer for the OBR Project's Minor Works contracts; a requirement made mandatory under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), following amendments introduced by the Building Regulations 2023. Additional information: Contract award notice of parent contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03d7c0a-70c1-4d96-8cd2-e5f3b77037b4 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03d7c0a-70c1-4d96-8cd2-e5f3b77037b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03d7c0a-70c1-4d96-8cd2-e5f3b77037b4
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c216236-2c37-4e05-8fb9-9759a4278947
  Redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f744f17e-c6ce-4f84-84b0-aae416ac600a
  Redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c8f7e5-1b28-45a8-b750-f00d7f6471d3
  Parent contract

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