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title: "PHC26042 Torbay Design Review Panel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ea"
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# PHC26042 Torbay Design Review Panel

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ea

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Torbay Council involved the award of the "PHC26042 Torbay Design Review Panel" contract to Design West. This project, classified under the services industry and focusing on design consultancy services, is situated in the region of Torquay, UK. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being awarded as of 18th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, adhering to the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The project's primary aim is to enhance design quality and foster collaboration among strategic partners in South Devon.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the design consultancy field, particularly those experienced in delivering independent and impartial design reviews. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on creating dynamic partnerships and promoting sustainable design practices stand to benefit most from such projects. The contract offers prospects for growth by embedding best design practices and fostering open dialogue with local planning authorities, which can help businesses carve a niche in advisory services for public authorities like Torbay Council.

## Notice

Design West will deliver the Torbay Design Review Panel [TDRP] as an independent, impartial service for Torbay, its strategic partners, politicians, community, and development community. As an advisory service it will be flexible, challenging, collaborative and accountable to: * Improve design quality for Torbay in meeting its challenges and ambition by working in partnership. * Embed best design and sustainability practice and promote that 'champion' role for Elected Members, Officers, and stakeholders. * Create an open culture and dialogue with adjoining LPAs (when applicable) that moves towards a collaborative service to meet challenges of growth in South Devon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057503-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 10:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057503-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057503-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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