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con_12008 Architect Support Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Oct 2021 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed a procurement process for architectural consultancy services titled "con_12008 Architect Support Services". This contract is aimed at providing specialist, technical, and design advice associated with Secure Children's Homes (SCHs), which serve young people under secure accommodation orders. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, with the tender period ending on 7th April 2021. The contract commenced on 5th June 2021 and is valued at £1,116,064, concluding on 31st March 2025. The services are classified under Project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000) and are relevant across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in architectural and project management consultancy, particularly those with experience in children's services and secure facilities. Companies well-suited to compete include those capable of providing technical advice on building and design standards that align with education requirements, as well as those eligible for grant funding projects from governmental bodies. Engaging in this sector could lead to significant business growth, given the specialised nature of the services required by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_12008 Architect Support Services

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for an architectural consultancy service primarily for the provision of specialist, technical and design advice regarding Secure Children's Homes (SCHs). Secure Children's Homes (SCHs) provide care and accommodation for young people who have been placed by Local Authorities (LAs) in secure accommodation orders (Section 25 of the Children Act 1989) for their welfare and protection, or who have been placed under criminal justice legislation by the Youth Custody Service (YCS). SCHs provide services for children aged between 10-17. The smallest SCH currently has 7 beds and the largest has 38 beds. All SCHs must have suitable education provision on site that meets the requirements of the national curriculum. The consultancy service is primarily for the provision of specialist, technical and design advice to the Looked After Children's (LAC) Division of the Department for Education (DfE) in relation to SCH accommodation and associated capital projects, particularly those which may be eligible for grant funding support from the DfE. The Consultants shall also provide advice on building and design standards to the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) where this is essential to support decisions on the suitability and licensing of SCH premises, including new builds, and to the SCHs themselves, their LA / non-LA providers and the technical advisers they separately employ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-673f29d2-3e38-4dd6-9339-28ee5bcd72b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c401ff-537c-46d2-be1e-613cb8eb2992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,015,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,116,064 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

Further Information

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