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title: "Birks Building- Architect"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c46c9a5-0e45-4aca-ad75-8f30c072e289"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Birks Building- Architect

Buyer: FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c46c9a5-0e45-4aca-ad75-8f30c072e289

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## Summary

Fareham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of architectural services for the Birks Building project. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, applicable for amounts below a certain threshold. The contract, valued at £55,500, has been awarded to MH Architects Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Chichester, West Sussex. The project began on 1st October 2024 and is expected to conclude on 3rd June 2025. The tendering period ended on 29th July 2024, and the award was published on 21st February 2025. The contract primarily involves the delivery of architectural and related services within the FA16 7AZ postcode area in England.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architect services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth by enhancing business portfolios and expanding client bases within the public sector. The procurement process highlights the council's commitment to involving diverse suppliers and indicates a supportive environment for smaller enterprises to secure government contracts. Given the project's scale and focus, businesses with commendable proficiency in architectural design and project management stand a good chance to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Architect services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6c233b-9211-4373-9a7c-914a72732982 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 3 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,500 |
| 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 | FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO16 7AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Fareham Town |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MH ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6c233b-9211-4373-9a7c-914a72732982

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6c233b-9211-4373-9a7c-914a72732982
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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