---
title: "Lead Designer of the WNC Market Square Public Realm Improvements Project."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d2bb"
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# Lead Designer of the WNC Market Square Public Realm Improvements Project.

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d2bb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the WNC Market Square Public Realm Improvements Project is led by the West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK. The tender titled "Lead Designer of the WNC Market Square Public Realm Improvements Project" falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services. This project is currently in the Award stage, with a contract signed on 5th August 2021, allowing for a direct award without reopening competition under the Procure Partnerships Framework, in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement method simplifies the award process, benefiting both the authority and the appointed contractors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in urban design and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in coordinating multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering consultants. As the awarded contract has been granted to Gillespies LLP, businesses that specialise in landscape architecture or urban planning may consider future collaborations or similar projects, given the nature of direct awards and the qualification processes tied to framework agreements. Such opportunities are critical for growth in a competitive industry, especially for firms focusing on public realm improvements in regional settings.

## Notice

Lead designer to help guide other consultants such as mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineers in producing the detailed designs and specifications that will be submitted for planning approval .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award using Procure Partnership Framework to work with a Lead designer to help guide other consultants such as mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineers in producing the detailed designs and specifications that will be submitted for planning approval

### Procurement Information

Procure Partnerships Framework - Direct Award We can confirm and approve the appointment of Gillespies to deliver the Northampton Market Square project is in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) . As the Procure Partnerships Framework Agreement sets out the terms governing the provision of the works and supplies concerned, clients can award a contract without re-opening competition. This process is in line with Regulation 33(8) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019276-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILLESPIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2021 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019276-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gillespies.co.uk
- http://www.westnorthants.gov.uk

## Provenance

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