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title: "Design Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577013"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE"
published: "2019-03-13"
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# Design Consultancy

Buyer: BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577013

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Blackwood Homes and Care, involved a tender for "Design Consultancy" aimed at developing the "Blackwood House" model for social housing. This project focuses on innovative building design and smart home technology to cater to individuals with varying mobility needs. The procurement method used was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition. The process has moved beyond the award stage, having been completed on 11 March 2019, with a total contract value of £100,000 allocated to Lewis & Hickey Ltd. The primary location for delivery is Edinburgh, UK, within the housing and community amenities sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design, consulting services, and smart technology solutions that enhance housing for individuals with mobility challenges. Companies with a proven track record in innovative design or those that offer expertise in social housing developments would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with Blackwood Homes and Care could present a pathway for growth, particularly for firms aligned with community-oriented building projects.

## Notice

Blackwood has worked in partnership with the proposed consultant following a design competition to develop the "Blackwood House" model for social housing, designed to meet the needs of our customers with varying levels of mobility to live as independently as possible through the use of innovative building design and the use of smart home technology. The proposed consultant holds the intellectual property rights for the Blackwood House design. The proposed award is to Building Warrant submission stage (RIBA Stage E)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackwood has worked in partnership with the proposed consultant following a design competition to develop the "Blackwood House" model for social housing, designed to meet the needs of our customers with varying levels of mobility to live as independently as possible through the use of innovative building design and the use of smart home technology. The proposed consultant holds the intellectual property rights for the Blackwood House design. The proposed award is to Building Warrant submission stage (RIBA Stage E)

### Procurement Information

Blackwood has worked in partnership with the proposed consultant following a design competition to develop the "Blackwood House" model for social housing, designed to meet the needs of our customers with varying levels of mobility to live as independently as possible through the use of innovative building design and the use of smart home technology. The proposed consultant holds the intellectual property rights for the Blackwood House design. The proposed award is to Building Warrant submission stage (RIBA Stage E).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348579 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 1DQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEWIS & HICKEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348579
- 11 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348258

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348258
  Design Consultancy - Blackwood has worked in partnership with the proposed consultant following a design competition to develop the "Blackwood House" model for social housing, designed to meet the needs of our customers with varying levels of mobility to live as independently as possible through the use of innovative building design and the use of smart home technology. The proposed consultant holds the intellectual property rights for the Blackwood House design. The proposed award is to Building Warrant submission stage (RIBA Stage E)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348579
  Design Consultancy - Blackwood has worked in partnership with the proposed consultant following a design competition to develop the "Blackwood House" model for social housing, designed to meet the needs of our customers with varying levels of mobility to live as independently as possible through the use of innovative building design and the use of smart home technology. The proposed consultant holds the intellectual property rights for the Blackwood House design. The proposed award is to Building Warrant submission stage (RIBA Stage E)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577013
- https://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk/

## Provenance

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