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title: "Gentoo - Chester Gate Architects 2A"
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# Gentoo - Chester Gate Architects 2A

Buyer: PROSPER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baa0ac11-f2ee-424b-8f24-6378adda7d00

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Gentoo - Chester Gate Architects 2A" was managed by Prosper Procurement Ltd, acting as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specified by the CPV code 71000000, and its geographical focus is in the North East of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the award occurring on 12 May 2026, following a direct award under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period is set to commence on 13 May 2026 and conclude on 29 February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the award to Blake Hopkinson Architecture + Design Limited, an SME based in North Shields. Given the direct award process and the preference for SME suitability, businesses in the architectural and design sectors with a dynamic and flexible approach may find similar contracts advantageous. Engaging in such processes can bolster business capabilities and enhance market presence in the North East region.

## Notice

Gentoo Group seek to appoint a Consultant to provide Architectural Services for a new build development. Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER) is managing this procurement on behalf of the Contracting Body. PLEASE NOTE: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under a Dynamic Purchasing System. Additional information: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under Framework Ref. DN679373 - Design and Consultancy Services Framework [FTS reference:2023/S 000-025741]

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45644e80-e27b-4aac-b29c-a82792dd73a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,088 |
| 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 | PROSPER |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE28 9NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE HOPKINSON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45644e80-e27b-4aac-b29c-a82792dd73a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45644e80-e27b-4aac-b29c-a82792dd73a4
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://prosper.uk.com/

## Provenance

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