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title: "PRINCIPAL DESIGNER SERVICES - SKINNERGATE HOUSING PROJECT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed09"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-03"
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# PRINCIPAL DESIGNER SERVICES - SKINNERGATE HOUSING PROJECT

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed09

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has been actively involved in the procurement process for the "PRINCIPAL DESIGNER SERVICES - SKINNERGATE HOUSING PROJECT" within the public authority sub-central government framework. The procurement, initiated under legal provisions UKPGA 2023/54, is focused on design consultancy services essential for the compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 in the Skinnergate Housing new build phase. Initially awarded to SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE) LIMITED, a large Newcastle Upon Tyne-based firm, the contract experienced a termination due to clerical errors regarding the contract end date and VAT inclusion, as per the termination notice dated 3rd December 2025. Despite this setback, the procurement stage includes plans for the project's continuation with a revised contract beginning on 19th January 2026, concluding on 19th April 2026.

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities for organisations that specialise in design consultancy services, particularly those with a proven track record in building regulation compliance. As the procurement method is direct and below threshold without competition, businesses well-versed in meeting complex building safety requirements and operating in the UKC13 region are likely to have an advantage. It represents a valuable opportunity for firms seeking to establish or strengthen relationships with local government clients such as Darlington Borough Council, which prioritises compliance and safety in its housing projects.

## Notice

To provide Principal Designer (Building Regulations) services for the Skinnergate Housing new build phase to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079348-2025 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,065 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 13:10 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079348-2025
- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078962-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079348-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078962-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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