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291 Harrow Road Design Guardian

Westminster City Council

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council procured architectural and related services for 291 Harrow Road in London. The requirement is to appoint an architect to act as Design Guardian and provide client monitoring for the project, covering RIBA stages 4 to 7. This means supporting the design through technical design, construction, handover and post-completion activities, while monitoring delivery for the council. The work is classified as architectural and related services and falls within the services category. It was procured as a call-off under Lot 1 of the NHS SBS HPCASS Framework, indicating a requirement for a suitably qualified architectural practice able to provide design oversight and client-side monitoring for a major London development.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 12 February 2026 at 12:00. Westminster City Council awarded the contract to Hunter & Partners Ltd on 28 April 2026 for £287,250. The contract period runs from 20 July 2026 to 30 June 2031. The award is active and covers the full Design Guardian and client monitoring requirement for 291 Harrow Road across RIBA stages 4 to 7. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation was conducted through the framework call-off process, with the procurement focused on architectural and related services rather than construction delivery itself.

This award demonstrates demand from Westminster City Council for architectural practices that can combine design governance with hands-on client monitoring across the later stages of a building project. A credible competitor would need architectural capability covering RIBA stages 4 to 7, with the experience to protect design intent during technical development and construction, monitor the client’s interests, and support handover and post-completion activity. The requirement is suitable for an SME, so a focused practice may be well placed where it can show relevant London project experience, strong coordination with the wider design and delivery team, and the capacity to maintain oversight throughout a long-running commission. Experience of NHS SBS HPCASS Framework call-offs would also be commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

291 Harrow Road Design Guardian

Notice Description

Appointment of an Architect for Design Guardian and Client Monitoring on 291HR for RIBA 4-7 via NHS SBS HPCASS Framework Lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c80832-ecfd-4837-b0e6-5d1348fa23d3
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 4-5 years
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
Westminster City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hunter & Partners Ltd

Further Information

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