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Multi-disciplinary design team - Grenfell Memorial

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 00:04

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 19:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), alongside the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), successfully executed a procurement process for the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission. This process culminated in awarding a contract for a multi-disciplinary design team tasked with creating the design of the Grenfell Memorial. The competitive procedure with negotiation was utilized, with Freehaus Design Limited being selected as the lead designer. The procurement stage was recently completed on 24 November 2025, with the contract valued at £5,170,884 GBP and signed on 14 November 2025. The project will begin at RIBA Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) and cover all subsequent stages through RIBA Stage 7. The location for delivery is the Grenfell Tower site in London, UK, under the services category of construction consultancy.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the architectural, engineering, planning, and consultancy sectors, particularly those focusing on multi-disciplinary design and community engagement. Companies that thrive in collaborative environments, especially with experience in sensitive and community-focused projects, will find this an appealing prospect. The opportunity is well-suited for those demonstrating excellence in architectural innovation, civil engineering, and artistic services, as the design requires both aesthetic appeal and functional engineering strength. By participating in such projects, qualified firms can augment their portfolios and expand their market presence in collaborative public service projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-disciplinary design team - Grenfell Memorial

Notice Description

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) (the 'Authority'), actively supported by the Royal Institute of British Architects ('RIBA') has concluded a procurement on behalf of the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission ('GTMC') to secure multi-disciplinary design services from a multi-disciplinary design team (MDDT) to develop the design for the Grenfell Memorial. The lead designer awarded the contract is required to commence design activity at RIBA Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) to enable bereaved, survivors and immediate community to influence the development of design. The design will be iteratively developed under a community-led design process and the RIBA Plan of Work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The multi-disciplinary design team will be required to deliver a Technical Design that, when accepted, will be constructed by the Grenfell Memorial Main Contractor under a separate contract (to be procured). The design will be developed under a community-led design process that will be influenced and informed by bereaved, survivors and immediate community. The lead designer will undertake the roles of Principal Designer Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and, Principal Designer (Building Regulations). The lead designer will lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary design team to develop the design of a fitting memorial that will stand the test of time and act as a permanent symbol of remembrance. Developed iteratively, the lead designer will be required to engage with bereaved, survivors and immediate community in order to develop key principles that will underpin the delivery of the Technical Design. Services will operate from RIBA Stage 0 through 7 (inclusive).

Renewal: It is possible that due to programme changes and constraints, there may be a requirement to extend this appointment beyond the anticipated term (and anticipated value). The detail of this will be set out fully in the Phase 2 procurement documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,170,884 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Additional Buyers

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
2 MARSHAM STREET, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Freehaus Design Limited

Further Information

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