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# Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-principal-designer-framework-for-the-university-of-sunderland-ocds-h6vhtk-02f785). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Sunderland: "Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £325,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Dec 2021, 17:00 GMT. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Sunderland](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-sunderland-urn-133881)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £325,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 December 2021 at 17:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC23
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-principal-designer-framework-for-the-university-of-sunderland-ocds-h6vhtk-02f785#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02f785`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-principal-designer-framework-for-the-university-of-sunderland-ocds-h6vhtk-02f785#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Funiversityofsunderland%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-principal-designer-framework-for-the-university-of-sunderland-ocds-h6vhtk-02f785#participate

## Description
The University seek to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:-Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required)It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Principal Designer framework.Estimated value of this framework is :- £75k per annumFor the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.Expressions of interest and tend

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC

- **Estimated Value:** £325,000
- **Description:** This contract is now awarded=========================The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:- Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required) It is envisaged that 3 consultants will...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Principal Designer Framework (active)
  - Award id: `007393-2022-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Identity Consult Limited, Space Architects (Europe) Ltd, Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-148013`, `GB-COH-12235493`, `GB-FTS-181415`
  - Value: £390,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Principal Designer Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £390,000
  - Signed Date: 18/03/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F007393-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-03-18T10:41:18.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T13:07:59.812Z
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