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title: "Principal Designer Services - Skinnergate Housing Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee0c"
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published: "2025-12-03"
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# Principal Designer Services - Skinnergate Housing Project

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee0c

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for providing Principal Designer Services under the Skinnergate Housing Project, aimed at ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. The procurement falls under the services category and utilised a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The contract has been awarded to SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE) LIMITED, marking the completion of this stage. The contract, valued at £39,065 GBP, is scheduled to commence on 19 January 2026 and conclude on 19 April 2027. This project is situated in Darlington, United Kingdom, which is under the sub-central government category as per UK classification schemes.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large architectural firms proficient in delivering consultancy services aligned with stringent safety regulations. Given its direct procurement method, businesses with established relationships or a proven track record in dealing with public authorities, such as SPACE ARCHITECTS (EUROPE) LIMITED, are well-positioned to secure future collaborative roles. The project promotes engaging in high-profile government initiatives, influencing urban development positively within the North East England region.

## 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/079388-2025 |
| 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 | 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 2027 |
| 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 | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079388-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079388-2025
  3rd 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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