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title: "CDM Principal Designer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# CDM Principal Designer

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68581f22-34c3-4a6a-bcf0-76881de6d617

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CDM Principal Designer" consultancy services has been concluded by the West Lancashire Borough Council. This contract involves the provision of building services consultancy for a principal designer, valued at £900,000, under an open procedure. The procurement falls under the services category and the delivery will take place within England, UK. The tender reached the award stage with Arcus Consulting LLP selected as the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 2nd April 2026 and conclude on 1st April 2033, with the award dated 15th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the consultancy sector, particularly for businesses specialising in building services. It is particularly suited for SMEs, as the procurement emphasises suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with expertise in CDM and principal designer roles are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. With Arcus Consulting LLP winning this contract, firms with a strong presence in professional consultancy services may benefit by exploring similar opportunities with public sector organisations like West Lancashire Borough Council.

## Notice

Provision of professional consultancy services for a principal designer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc0c29e-245e-4f0f-940f-17cbb4dc01fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk East |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc0c29e-245e-4f0f-940f-17cbb4dc01fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc0c29e-245e-4f0f-940f-17cbb4dc01fd
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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