Award

Provision of Architectural Services

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2018 at 13:06

Award Notice
Tender

23 Mar 2018 at 17:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is seeking to appoint an architect for the "Provision of Architectural Services" related to the redevelopment of its Wellingborough campus. This contract, which amounts to £310,000, involves the over cladding and upgrading of three main buildings, including the Tower Block and Main Hall, alongside some minor revisions to the site layout. The tender was published on 23 March 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 25 April 2018. This procurement process follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those with expertise in architectural services, sound insulation, and landscape architecture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions and specialised services for this redevelopment project. Competing firms should prepare to demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to engage with the project's complexity while aligning with Bedford College’s vision for its campus enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Architectural Services

Notice Description

Bedford College seeks to appoint an architect to provide services in respect of the redevelopment of the existing buildings on the Wellingborough campus. The project will involve the over cladding and upgrading of the three main buildings [Tower Block; two storey block D and the Main Hall]; some minor revisions to the external layouts and a general site tidy up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5c187a2-6067-469b-aad1-10b20d9e691f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8d0922-d890-4a34-9e84-f99b0f40b74e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 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
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MK40 ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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