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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 13:53

Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Belfast SEN School 02 Long Term" was managed by the Education Authority, a body governed by public law in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is classified as a service. The main objective is to deliver a co-educational special school in the Greater Belfast area, catering to children and young people with severe learning difficulties. Initially announced on 8th August 2024, the procurement involved a restricted procedure method, under the tender stage then advancing to an award stage with the contract awarded to McAdam Design Ltd on 12th June 2026, with a signed contract value of £2,628,325. The procurement encompassed services such as architectural design, construction project management, and engineering design services. The procurement site is located under the NUTS code UKN06.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses providing integrated consultancy services, architectural and construction project management, and engineering consultancy. The substantial contract value and specialised nature of the services required make it an appealing prospect for businesses experienced in delivering educational facilities, especially those adept at designing and managing projects for special educational needs environments. Companies capable of providing high-quality and socially beneficial services, aligning with the stated award criteria of 60% quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing strategies, would be well-suited to compete in this industry segment. The project embodies a growth avenue for both established firms and SMEs in the architectural and engineering sectors.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Belfast SEN School 02 Long Term

Notice Description

Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team for the delivery of Belfast SEN School 02 Long Term. The project involves the provision of a new Special School in the Greater Belfast area which will: * be a co-educational Special School * Cater for children and young people from early years and primary, through to post-primary, including post-16 (known as 3-19) * be a flexible 3-19 model to meet the needs of all children and young people functioning within the Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) range including children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) * Cater for an enrolment up to 500 pupil

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team for the delivery of Belfast SEN School 02 Long Term. The project involves the provision of a new Special School in the Greater Belfast area which will: * be a co-educational Special School * Cater for children and young people from early years and primary, through to post-primary, including post-16 (known as 3-19) * be a flexible 3-19 model to meet the needs of all children and young people functioning within the Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) range including children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) * Cater for an enrolment up to 500 pupil

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055789-2026
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
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,628,325 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCADAM DESIGN

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