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title: "Design Consultancy Services Framework"
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# Design Consultancy Services Framework

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eee1367f-3e2d-46ef-a859-0971777530d9

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting experienced providers to submit applications for the "Design Consultancy Services Framework," which includes 12 Lots of Design and Technical Consultancy Services for various construction projects. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the contract period extends from 5 July 2022 to 3 July 2026. The framework is valued at £36 million, with a minimum value of £30 million. It is an open procurement method, targeting the building consultancy services industry, and the geographic scope is primarily within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and technical consultancy services, particularly those focusing on the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on high-quality, customer-focused services. The framework caters to a range of sectors, including education, health, and community services, allowing for potential collaborations and access to varied construction projects within public authorities in West Northamptonshire.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 12 Lots to provide Design and Technical Consultancy Services for a range of construction projects. This framework is open for use by all current Council partners, including: * North Northamptonshire Council, Northampton Partnership Homes and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Council; * by way of access agreement, this framework is also open to new Council customers seeking to utilise the Council's frameworks on an independent third party basis including: a. any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of West Northamptonshire; b. any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Council; c. any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of West Northamptonshire; and d. any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made. * Access to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Council, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Council. Applications are invited from experienced providers of Design and Technical Consultancy Services to the construction industry who can provide high quality professional services using a customer focussed approach, particularly in the Public Sector. The services to be provided are: 1 Architectural -- PS0 - PS1,999,999 2 Architectural -- PS2m plus 3 Building Surveying -- PS0 - PS1,999,999 4 Clerk of Works - PS0 -- PS2 plus 5 Mechanical & Electrical -- PS0 - PS1,999,999 6 Mechanical & Electrical -- PS2m plus 7 Project Management -- PS0 - PS1,999,999 8 Project Management -- PS2m plus 9 Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy -- PS0 - PS1,999,999 10 Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy -- PS2m plus 11 Structural & Civil Engineering -- PS0 - PS1,999,999 12 Structural & Civil Engineering -- PS2m plus Design and Technical Consultancy Services will be required for but not limited to education and social care, Health, Blue Light Services, Residential, community and public buildings. The Framework will cover construction works and will include, but not be limited to, new build, demolitions, capital replacements, extensions, repairs and renovation programs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df929db-eb02-4da3-b252-9a610bb2187d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2022 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | CJR MIDLANDS; CS2; CURRIE & BROWN; DARNTONB3; FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP; GOTCH, SAUNDERS & SURRIDGE; JOHN LESTER PARTNERSHIP; MWK ARCHITECTS; PETER HADDON & PARTNERS; RAPLEYS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP; RG+P; RIDGE AND PARTNERS; ROLTON GROUP; SUMMERS INMAN SOLUTIONS; SURSHAM TOMPKINS AND PARTNERS; TURNER & TOWNSEND CONSULTING; W H STEPHENS; W.T. PARTNERSHIP; WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT; WAYMAN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df929db-eb02-4da3-b252-9a610bb2187d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df929db-eb02-4da3-b252-9a610bb2187d
  8th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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