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title: "Initial Design Team"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Initial Design Team

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cb5f5b5-e45c-48ae-9778-9a019757e61d

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## Summary

The University of the West of England (UWE) has completed a procurement process to appoint an initial design team to develop early feasibility stages for leisure facilities at UWE. This procurement falls under the 'Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services' category and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Alliance Leisure Services Limited on 5th February 2026. The contract period is brief, spanning from 6th February 2026 to 7th February 2026. The procurement method used was a specific UWE process referred to as 'Other - UWEcont'.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in architectural and engineering services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project is ideal for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the development of leisure facilities, offering a platform for showcasing expertise in early-stage feasibility studies. Businesses with a focus on meticulous planning and innovative design solutions will find opportunities for growth and collaboration with influential academic institutions like UWE.

## Notice

Appointment of initial design team to progress early feasibility RIBA stages to develop leisure facilities at UWE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2115729c-290b-40f7-be41-78ec33739bc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - UWEcont |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,100 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE LEISURE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2115729c-290b-40f7-be41-78ec33739bc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2115729c-290b-40f7-be41-78ec33739bc0
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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