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title: "Architect Appointment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION"
published: "2025-05-16"
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# Architect Appointment

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a250eb5d-d337-4f6e-945c-d984857247f9

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## Summary

The procurement process for appointing an architect for the concept design of the YPO Warehouse Building Extension has reached its award stage, with the contract being awarded to Corstorphine & Wright Limited. The contracting authority responsible for this project is the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, located in Wakefield, England. The procurement falls under the category of "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" and has been conducted via a limited procurement method using competitive quotations. The project's contract period is set from 15th November 2024 to 29th July 2025, with the tender process having ended on 1st November 2024. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with a capability to offer innovative design solutions. SMEs and VCSEs in the architectural services industry stand a good chance of competing for similar future projects, given the procurement method's focus on competitive quotations below threshold values. By securing contracts such as this, businesses can expand their portfolio and reputation within public sector projects, ultimately enabling further growth and development opportunities in the region.

## Notice

Concept Design for YPO Warehouse Building Extension - Appointment of Architect

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a03b5de-eada-49a6-9328-ab540b48ce47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 29 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,440 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORSTORPHINE & WRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a03b5de-eada-49a6-9328-ab540b48ce47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a03b5de-eada-49a6-9328-ab540b48ce47
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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