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title: "Drakes Drive Cost Consultant"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT"
published: "2024-10-15"
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# Drakes Drive Cost Consultant

Buyer: ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c068100-34b7-4069-8443-7cdb5a6ce08c

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by St Albans City & District, focuses on hiring a cost consultant for the housing development project at Drakes Drive. Classified under Architectural and Related Services (CPV code 71200000), this service-oriented contract is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement began with an open procedure and the award stage was reached on 22nd February 2024. The contract, valued at £26,000, is set to start on 31st May 2024 and will continue until 31st May 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the SME sector that specialise in architectural consultancy and related services. Given the open procurement method, a wide range of businesses had the opportunity to compete, with Hainstone Group ultimately being awarded the contract. The contract's three-year duration offers sustained business growth and collaboration with a reputable public authority. The opportunities are particularly suitable for firms looking to expand their footprint in the South East region of England.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a suitable consultant to assist with housing development Drakes Drive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f42ac0d-fc27-4caf-af0d-85d3e06e8612 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | St Albans |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAINSTONE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f42ac0d-fc27-4caf-af0d-85d3e06e8612

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f42ac0d-fc27-4caf-af0d-85d3e06e8612
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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