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title: "Architectural Technologist Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065538"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Architectural Technologist Professional Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065538

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## Summary

The University of Staffordshire, located in Stoke on Trent, has awarded a contract for Architectural Technologist Professional Services to Cunliffes Limited, based in Bootle. This project focuses on landscaping and demolition, planned for completion by the summer, and is linked to the previous Student Village project, necessitating specialised skills and knowledge. The procurement process was conducted directly, without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, for below-threshold procurement due to the specific expertise required. The award was completed on 1 January 2026 and the contract duration spans from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, with a total value of £33,000 net.

This tender presents growth opportunities for architectural firms possessing expertise in demolition and landscaping, particularly for projects linked to student accommodation developments. Businesses familiar with university-led developments in the UK may find this sector promising. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and capabilities, similar to Cunliffes Limited, may find substantial prospects in niche service provisions required for educational institutions and their specific projects. The direct procurement method showcases an opportunity for highly specialised service providers to establish and strengthen partnerships with sub-central government authorities such as the University of Staffordshire.

## Notice

The University of Staffordshire is awarding a contract for 6 months to Cunliffes for the provision of Architectural Technologist Professional Services to support the landscaping and demolition project planned for the summer The expertise has been previously been employed on the Student Village Project, as this is a linked project the same skills and specific knowledge are required and are not available elsewhere

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013967-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013967-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013967-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cunliffes.com
- http://www.staffs.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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