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title: "Mandela Project Design Team Appointment"
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# Mandela Project Design Team Appointment

Buyer: NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84f103a4-aced-4537-8476-7eac85595a03

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## Summary

The Newcastle College Group has completed the procurement process for the Mandela Project Design Team Appointment. This project involves appointing an M&E consultant to provide input on the Mandela Building Refurbishment and Reconfiguration. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the Procure Partnerships framework. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024. The total contract value is GBP 40,000, with the tender period closing on March 17, 2024. The project falls under the services category and is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a postal code of NE4.

This tender offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the engineering design services sector, particularly for mechanical and electrical installations. Businesses well-suited to compete include those specialised in M&E consultancy services for building projects. The Newcastle College Group acted as the buyer in this procurement stage, with Desco (Design & Consultancy) Limited being awarded the contract. Interested businesses should be prepared to engage through framework agreements and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality M&E design services for buildings.

## Notice

M&E Design team appointment via the Procure Partnerships framework. To appoint a M&E consultant to inform the Mandela Building Refurbishment and Reconfiguration project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d28fa7-1ad1-486f-94cb-78f26db516ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESCO (DESIGN & CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2024 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d28fa7-1ad1-486f-94cb-78f26db516ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d28fa7-1ad1-486f-94cb-78f26db516ca
  26th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncgrp.co.uk/

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