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title: "Design Guide consultancy"
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# Design Guide consultancy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eda04097-1faa-4ec9-b4b4-0c806edd0bed

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which is based at Caxton House, Tothill Street, London. The contract titled "Design Guide consultancy" focuses on architectural design services, specifically project management and architectural design services to refresh the DWP building design guidelines. This tender process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 15th November 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £224,932.93 and was officially awarded on 12th November 2021, with the tender period concluding on 1st November 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth particularly for large architectural firms with expertise in sustainable design and project management. Businesses that specialise in architectural design services and possess experience in framework agreements are well-suited to compete for future projects initiated by the DWP or similar institutions. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business visibility and expand market reach within the public sector through established frameworks.

## Notice

Project management and architectural design services to refresh the DWP building design guidelines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e443399-ad27-47ca-adcc-10ffdbed73c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £224,932 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,932 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERFECT CIRCLE JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e443399-ad27-47ca-adcc-10ffdbed73c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e443399-ad27-47ca-adcc-10ffdbed73c0
  10th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a44e258d-cdf2-4ffa-8ad9-5b979305b0b4
  Contract to be issued to Contracts Finder

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