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UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Jul 2026 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

United Kingdom Research and Innovation commissioned design consultancy services to develop an evidence-based design-stage concept for a low-cost, replicable model of child-friendlier temporary accommodation for families. The requirement combines people-centred design with architectural and specialist design services. It concerns improving the quality and suitability of temporary accommodation through a practical model that can be adapted and used more widely. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, with the buyer based at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon. This is a services contract suited to small and medium-sized enterprises. The intended provider is a design organisation able to understand families’ needs and turn evidence into a workable accommodation concept.

The procurement has been completed following an open procedure below the threshold. Bids closed on 22 June 2026 at 11:00. The contract was awarded on 14 July 2026 to HemDes LLP (HemingwayDesign), with an awarded value of £98,290. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 January 2027. The requirement was evaluated through an open competition for the appointment of a people-centred design organisation. The published scope identifies design consultancy, architectural design and specialist design services. The procurement was suitable for SMEs and covers a single requirement rather than separately identified lots. The tender status is complete and the award is active.

For a supplier that did not win this contract, the award demonstrates a defined public-sector demand for design expertise applied to temporary accommodation and family wellbeing. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need to combine people-centred research with evidence-based concept development, architectural design and specialist design capability. It would need to show that it can translate the experiences of families into practical accommodation proposals, while addressing affordability and repeatability rather than producing a one-off scheme. The buyer’s selection of an SME indicates that this type of work can be delivered by a focused design practice, partnership or consultancy with relevant multidisciplinary capability and capacity to support a complete design-stage commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice following the open competition to appoint a people-centred design organisation to develop an evidence based design stage concept for a low cost replicable model of a child friendlier temporary accommodation for families.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef73fdce-314d-4913-9b22-80db0c29e728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ccae8f-1867-43c4-b72c-10e903c89925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,290 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,290 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HemDes LLP ( HemingwayDesign)

Further Information

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