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title: "Gentoo - Architect Aberdare Rd"
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# Gentoo - Architect Aberdare Rd

Buyer: PROSPER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb8e47dc-123e-4795-8386-8b353bd6d9bb

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## Summary

PROSPER, acting as the buying organisation for this procurement process, has recently completed the award stage for the Gentoo - Architect Aberdare Rd project. This procurement concerns the provision of architectural services for a new residential apartment scheme located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The process was conducted under a direct award method as part of the Design & Consultancy Services Framework (Framework Ref. DN679373). The contract was awarded to Blake Hopkinson Architecture + Design Limited, with the contract period spanning from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2033. The primary industry category for this contract is 'Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services' (CPV: 71000000).

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in architectural and related services. The successful vendor, Blake Hopkinson Architecture + Design Limited, serves as an example of how SMEs can effectively leverage framework agreements to secure substantial projects within the industry. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolios, expand their client base, and strengthen their market presence. Companies specialising in consultancy and design, especially those familiar with public sector frameworks, would find such opportunities highly beneficial for expanding their business reach.

## Notice

Gentoo Group seek to appoint a Consultant to provide Architectural Services for a residential new build apartment scheme at Aberdare Road. 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 Framework Agreement and this contract has been let. Additional information: This is an award notice following a Direct Award under Framework Ref. DN679373 - Design & 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/e37f8b82-71bc-431e-bbb0-2b5e01bce8d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,200 |
| 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

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37f8b82-71bc-431e-bbb0-2b5e01bce8d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37f8b82-71bc-431e-bbb0-2b5e01bce8d3
  15th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://prosper.uk.com/

## Provenance

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