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In deliveryUnited KingdomWorks£45,000,000Add to pipeline

St James Depot - Procurement of a Development Partner

Awarded to Placefirst Ltd

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

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Published 9 June 2025
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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council has appointed Placefirst Ltd as development partner for the St James Depot project, a residential-led mixed-use development valued at £45 million. The procurement, completed on 4 August 2026, involved selecting a partner to deliver the site through a Development Agreement structured via the Competitive Flexible Procedure, with governance through an agreed Business Plan, masterplan, and delivery strategy.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£45,000,000
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
9 June 2025
Questions by
25 July 2025
Classification (CPV)
Construction workDemolition, site preparation and clearance workSite-development workSiteworksBuilding construction workConstruction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual housesUrban development construction workReal estate services+3 more

Award outcome

Award date
4 August 2026
Contract period
30 April 2026 → 30 April 2031
Contract length
5 years
Bids received
8
Winner
  • Placefirst Ltd

This contract ends on 30 April 2031.

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Placefirst Ltd

Based in
Salford
Public contracts won
2
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Bids received

8

2 from SMEs

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,000

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West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

contracts awarded, worth £235,482,770 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 August 2026

  2. Tender Update

    1 August 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    14 July 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    9 June 2025

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