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PSF4 - Sandgate School Sixth Form provision at Kendal College Feasibility Study and Concept Designs

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Westmorland and Furness Council involves the provision of a feasibility study and concept designs for the Sandgate School Sixth Form at Kendal College. This project falls under the architectural and engineering services category, specifically targeting SEND requirements. The process was initiated through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage as of 19 March 2026. The location for the project is North West, United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning from 19 March to 24 April 2026. The project deadline was set for 23 January 2026, indicating a condensed timeline for delivery.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in educational space design, especially those specialising in SEND facilities. The potential for business growth is significant as the project requires a multidisciplinary design approach, offering scope for innovative solutions that meet diverse educational needs. "Architects Plus (UK) Limited," a small enterprise, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the prospect for similarly scaled businesses to successfully engage and compete in public sector tenders within the architectural and engineering domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSF4 - Sandgate School Sixth Form provision at Kendal College Feasibility Study and Concept Designs

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint an experienced multi-disciplinary design team to provide services up to and including RIBA stage 2 for concept designs delivering the specified outputs in the Schedule of Activities. The Consultant should be experienced in designing space for educational used, with particular reference to SEND requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16b5e69-03c2-4d00-b3db-df97d3da3941
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHITECTS PLUS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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