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title: "Building Regulations Principal Designer - specialist consultancy services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a21"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Building Regulations Principal Designer - specialist consultancy services

Buyer: FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a21

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## Summary

The procurement undertaken by the Forest of Dean District Council involves the appointment of a Building Regulations Principal Designer for specialist consultancy services, focusing on the Five Acres site redevelopment project. This contract emerges following the Building Safety Act 2022, reflecting the necessity for dedicated building control expertise in refurbishment and new build projects. The contract was awarded to Roberts Limbrick, an SME located in Gloucester, and pertains to development consultancy services within the United Kingdom, primarily in the region of UKK13 - Gloucestershire. The procurement process used was direct, under a below-threshold method and concluded with the contract signed on 13 May 2025, with a delivery period from 1 December 2025 to 30 April 2026.

This award offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building safety and consultancy services, especially those in similar projects requiring refurbishment and development expertise. SMEs with capabilities in building regulations consultancy and development services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The collaboration on this project could enhance the business reputation and open pathways to further public sector collaborations by demonstrating proficiency in handling key projects under strict compliance with the Building Safety Act mandates.

## Notice

Following the approval of the Building Safety Act (2022), there will be a requirement for the Council to appoint a dedicated Building Control Principal Designer to advise on all aspects of building refurbishment and new build related to the Five Acres site redevelopment project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044721-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,125 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLEFORD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL16 8HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Forest of Dean |
| Electoral ward | Coleford |
| Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBERTS LIMBRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044721-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044721-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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