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title: "Architect, Lead Design Consultant & Principal Designer for Change of Use & Reconfiguration - Foy House, Margate:"
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# Architect, Lead Design Consultant & Principal Designer for Change of Use & Reconfiguration - Foy House, Margate:

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d8024ee-b004-40a2-ab3c-78d805cf8eef

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## Summary

Thanet District Council has initiated a public procurement process for the position of Architect, Lead Design Consultant, and Principal Designer for the change of use and reconfiguration of Foy House, located in Margate, South East England. This project aims to convert the building from office use to short-stay emergency accommodation to meet the urgent demand within the district. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8 July 2020, and the contract awarded on 28 July 2020, valued at £30,450. The contract duration extends from 29 July 2020 until 5 January 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and design sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in architectural services and have experience in similar conversion projects would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurement opportunities with Thanet District Council. Such contracts not only contribute to the growth of businesses but also enhance local community infrastructure by providing essential emergency accommodation solutions.

## Notice

Foy House, located on Margate High Street, has been designated for conversion from office use to short stay emergency accommodation (Temporary Accommodation) for which there is an urgent and continual demand within the District. Thanet District Council is seeking to procure an Architect and Lead Designer together with Principal Designer, to complete the Design Team for this scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa18939-55d8-4fda-95ce-91a4bc86daf6 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2020 - 5 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,450 |
| 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARGATE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT9 1XZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Thanet |
| Electoral ward | Cliftonville West |
| Westminster constituency | East Thanet |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPM2 DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2020 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa18939-55d8-4fda-95ce-91a4bc86daf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa18939-55d8-4fda-95ce-91a4bc86daf6
  1st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thanet.gov.uk/

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