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# GB-Nottingham: AP24148 - Architectural Support for Academy Design

Buyer: SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53a90772-b6df-4621-af04-7353c11e96b4

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Scape Group Limited, trading as SCAPE, involves an architectural contract titled "GB-Nottingham: AP24148 - Architectural Support for Academy Design." The project falls under the architectural and related services category and is located in the East Midlands, UK. This procurement is in the award update stage as of 19 December 2025, with key contract dates starting from 17 March 2025 and originally set to conclude on 16 September 2025. However, the contract has been extended until 31 March 2026, and the value increased from £172,720 to £312,720. The procurement was undertaken in adherence to the Procurement Act 2023, recognising it as a fully regulated public contract due to the extension and increased award value.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses proficient in architectural design services. Leonard Design Limited, an SME, has been integral to the project and offers architectural design solutions such as concept designs, detailed technical drawings, and coordination with internal teams. The contract opens avenues for companies adept in collaborating on complex public sector projects, ensuring adherence to scheduled timelines and regulatory compliance. Such opportunities are particularly compelling for SMEs in the architectural sector aiming to expand their service offerings within public contracts in collaboration with parties like Nottinghamshire County Council and Arc Property Services Partnership.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 19 December 2025 for the following reason: This Contract Details Notice addendum is published by Scape Group Ltd on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership (Arc Partnership). Extension to the existing arrangement: Increased award value from PS172,720.00 to PS312,720.00 and extension of duration from 16/09/2025 to 31/03/2026. This modification to increase in the award value and extend the duration has resulted in this former below threshold procurement to now exceed the services threshold. It is therefore considered to be a convertible contract and shall now be deemed to be a fully regulated public contract. The extension has been undertaken on the grounds stipulated in Schedule 5 (7) of the Procurement Act 2023. Leonard Design have played an integral role in the Arc Partnership Design Team being able to undertake design work on the eleven academy projects issued to us by our client Nottinghamshire County Council. They have worked closely with the Team and have integrated significantly, working in the office alongside key members of staff. Without the additional resources from Leonard Design, Arc Partnership will not be able to continue the works for our Client using internal staff only. Removal of Leonard Design would result in Arc Partnership potentially needing to take the time to not only undertake the above threshold procurement exercise but also to then potentially have to train a new supplier on the background of each of the projects and update them on Arc Partnership's working practices. This adds substantial levels of risk to the project timelines which must be strictly adhered to. Failure to remain on programme is not an option at this time as any delay could jeopardise the construction of the academies and result in the schools not being ready in take for the intake of new school children. On these grounds, Arc Partnership will extend the existing arrangement and increase the award value as, in line with Procurement Act 2023: "(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance." An additional Contract Details Notice will be published on the Government's Find A Tender service.(This Contract Details Notice is issued in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 for a Below Threshold Procurement and is issued on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Limited ("Arc Partnership"). Arc Partnership has appointed a suitably qualified and experienced provider of architectural design services to support their internal design team on a short-term basis following a request from our client, Nottinghamshire County Council. The scope of services will include the design of 11 projects at Academy schools. Scope of Services: The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering architectural design services including but not limited to: *Initial concept designs *Detailed design and technical drawings *Coordination with Arc Partnership's internal design team *Compliance with relevant building regulations and planning requirements *Attending project meetings as required Duration of the Requirement: The requirement will run for a short-term period aligned with the project delivery schedule for the 11 Academy projects. The anticipated duration is approximately 6 months, subject to project progress and client requirements. Provider Selection: The Provider has been directly appointed in compliance with: *Section 3 - The value of this requirement is below the threshold for Supplies & Services and is therefore not considered a public contract and, as such, the award, entry into and management of the requirement is not a covered procurement; *Section 86 of the Procurement Act (consideration of small and medium-sized enterprises); and *The National Procurement Policy Statement)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5db4d2-a214-4f0e-b197-9c0d17d4e085 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,720 |
| 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 | SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5db4d2-a214-4f0e-b197-9c0d17d4e085
- 20 Mar 2025 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5db4d2-a214-4f0e-b197-9c0d17d4e085

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5db4d2-a214-4f0e-b197-9c0d17d4e085
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=934300372
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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