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WHHT - MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to Building Design Partnership Limited for MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3, situated in the South East of the United Kingdom. Classified under Architectural design services (CPV code 71220000), the procurement process was a call-off from a framework agreement and adopted a selective procurement method. The award status is active, with the contract period commencing on 23 February 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The award was published on 22 April 2026, with a contract value of £85,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architects and design firms, specifically those capable of handling lead designer services compliant with RIBA standards. Given the supportive framework for SMEs and the involvement of a prominent NHS trust, businesses of varying scales, particularly large design firms with strong architectural expertise, would be well-suited to bid in similar future procurements. This engagement can foster growth by enabling firms to build credibility and expertise in healthcare infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LTD for the provision of MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3 Additional information: Direct award SBS10190 Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-660ac9cb-5cd8-42ec-a930-3daa75f075ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6f3e73-ac1f-441d-9fda-ff585c0384d7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 7PX
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Sherrards
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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