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title: "Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f785"
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# Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f785

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is progressing with the procurement of a Principal Designer Framework, primarily targeting services related to architectural, construction, and engineering consultancy. This open tender, which was active until December 17, 2021, aims to appoint three consultants for a framework agreement valued at approximately £75,000 per annum, with a total contract duration of three years and an option to extend for an additional year. The successful bidders will operate within Sunderland and surrounding areas, with considerations for projects backed by external funding sources such as the European Union.

This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural and engineering services. Businesses with expertise in principal design consultancy and project management are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those familiar with leveraging external funding opportunities. Engaging in this framework could not only enhance their portfolio but also provide a sustainable revenue stream through potential collaborations with the University on future projects.

## Notice

The University seek to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:-Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required)It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Principal Designer framework.Estimated value of this framework is :- PS75k per annumFor the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.Expressions of interest and tend

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is now awarded=========================The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:- Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required) It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Principal Designer framework. Estimated value of this framework is :- PS75k per annum For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. The framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home. Additional information: It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007393-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | £325,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £390,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | IDENTITY CONSULT; SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007393-2022
- 17 Nov 2021 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028694-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
- https://www.sunderland.ac.uk

## Provenance

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