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# Gentoo - Old Mill Road Engineer

Buyer: PROSPER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb9b0f17-b5c9-42ff-a968-3a8f24385009

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## Summary

This procurement covers engineering consultancy services for Gentoo Group’s new-build development at Old Mill Road. The work falls within architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000) and is to be delivered in the North East of England. PROSPER managed the procurement for the contracting body. The requirement is for a consultant to provide engineering input connected with the development, rather than construction works or the supply of goods. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The appointed supplier is a specialist engineering consultancy, indicating that the requirement is aimed at firms able to provide professional engineering advice and services for a new-build housing or development project.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a direct award under the Design & Consultancy Services Framework, reference DN679373, rather than an open competition. The award was made to Portland Consulting Engineers on 14 September 2026 for £23,800. The contract runs from 15 September 2026 to 14 September 2028. The tender submission deadline was 11 September 2026 at 23:59. The award is recorded as active. The procurement category is services, and the stated suitability indicates that SMEs could participate. The award followed the framework’s direct-award route, so the selected supplier was appointed from the established framework rather than through a new competitive tender.

For an engineering consultancy that did not secure this contract, the procurement provides a clear example of the work and buying route used by Gentoo Group through PROSPER. A credible future supplier would need professional engineering capability relevant to new-build development, the capacity to support a project over a multi-year delivery period, and experience of producing dependable advice for a housing or construction client. Firms seeking similar work should also assess whether they can qualify for and perform under a design and consultancy services framework, as this requirement was placed by direct award from one. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist practices with the necessary technical expertise, project capacity and framework access are well placed to compete when comparable requirements return.

## Notice

Gentoo Group seek to appoint a Consultant to provide engineering services in relation to a new build development at Old Mill Road. Prosper Procurement Ltd (PROSPER) are 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa5ea17-bb70-4f38-9dc4-395e7406b030 |
| 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 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,800 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Portland Consulting Engineers |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa5ea17-bb70-4f38-9dc4-395e7406b030

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa5ea17-bb70-4f38-9dc4-395e7406b030
  15th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://prosper.uk.com/

## Provenance

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