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RIBA 0-2 design of the Voyage Learning Campus (11-16 year old provision) development at Locking Head Drove, Weston super Mare

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the RIBA 0-2 design of the Voyage Learning Campus in Weston-super-Mare to Atkins, Walters & Webster Limited. The procurement process, classified under the "Design consultancy services" category, focused on the site assessment and design briefing for secondary education facilities. This contracting process has reached the 'Award' stage, and the contract was signed on 25th April 2025, with services slated to commence on 6th May 2025. This limited competition process was conducted below the threshold with an overall contract value of £159,849.25.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the design consultancy sector, particularly SMEs like Atkins, Walters & Webster Limited, which are well-suited for such work due to their agility and specialised skills. Companies focusing on educational infrastructure and possessing the expertise to navigate RIBA design stages will find this contract beneficial for diversification and growth within the public sector. Those able to deliver innovative solutions and manage design projects in sub-central government contexts can position themselves advantageously in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

RIBA 0-2 design of the Voyage Learning Campus (11-16 year old provision) development at Locking Head Drove, Weston super Mare

Notice Description

The contract is for a design team to undertake RIBA stage 0-1 (Definition, Preparation and Briefing) and RIBA stage 2 (Concept) in order to assess the site, agree the scope and begin the design process for the VLC secondary provision at Locking Head Drove.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034017-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,849 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS, WALTERS & WEBSTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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