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title: "Architectural Design Services - Concept Design and Feasibility RIBA Stage 0-2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0682b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Architectural Design Services - Concept Design and Feasibility RIBA Stage 0-2

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0682b3

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for architectural design services, specifically focusing on concept design and feasibility covering RIBA stages 0 to 2. The opportunity was funded through the Council Housebuilding Support Fund, with the requirement to utilise the grant funding by March 2026. The procurement stage, described as 'award' and 'contract', was completed on 15th April 2026. Hartlepool Borough Council, located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, managed the process without competition due to the procurement being below threshold. The industry category is architectural design services, with delivery focused on the UKC11 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the architectural sector, especially those specialising in early-stage design and feasibility studies. Given the direct procurement method employed by Hartlepool Borough Council, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency in project delivery within tight timescales might find such opportunities beneficial for growth. GRADON. EHT LIMITED, a SME based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for skilled, local enterprises capable of delivering specialised services promptly. Architectural firms with a track record of similar projects and familiarity with local planning regulations could thrive in such procurement environments.

## Notice

Following the Council's successful award of grant funding through the Council Housebuilding Support Fund and given the tight timescales and requirement to spend this funding by March 2026, Gradon Architecture was commissioned to deliver services on two sites after associated design services work previously carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034080-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,444 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADON. EHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034080-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034080-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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