Tender

RIBA HOUSE OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME - 66 PORTLAND PLACE ARCHITECTURE CAFE DESIGNER

THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS

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Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is seeking to appoint an interior designer for the architectural café at its headquarters located at 66 Portland Place, London, as part of an extensive refurbishment programme. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically interior design services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 22nd August 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in interior design to enhance their portfolio by working with a prestigious institution like RIBA. The project is tailored for firms that possess a strong design ethos compatible with architectural settings, providing a platform for showcasing creativity and industry expertise. Competing in this tender could open doors for further collaborations within the architectural community and elevate a firm's profile in domestic and international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RIBA HOUSE OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME - 66 PORTLAND PLACE ARCHITECTURE CAFE DESIGNER

Notice Description

Appointment of a designer for a cafe unit to be created on the ground floor of the Royal Institute of British Architects' headquarters building following an extensive refurbishment programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486c190-e927-46ea-921a-b598e8b03f46
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79932000 - Interior design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
will.stacey@riba.org
Contact Phone
+447913737358

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1AD
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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