Award

City of London Boys Schools Cyclical and Improvement Works Programme 2026 - 2030 Professional services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 12:43

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 12:41

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract under the title of "City of London Boys Schools Cyclical and Improvement Works Programme 2026 – 2030 Professional services." This procurement process, concluded with the award stage on 6th February 2026, involved the provision of comprehensive design team services across three lots, focused on improving and maintaining facilities at City of London Boys School. The key industry categories addressed include construction-related services, architecture, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services. The contract is location-centric to the UK, specifically the region of London. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to the principles outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, architecture, and engineering services. The four-year duration of the contract, from March 2026 to March 2030, offers longevity and continuity for businesses involved. Companies like NorthSouth Consulting Limited, MADE ARCHITECTS LIMITED, and Brinson Staniland Partnership Ltd, which successfully secured awards in various lots, exemplify the type of small-scale yet capable businesses that can compete effectively. The contract's division into three specialised lots allows companies to leverage their expertise in niche areas, thereby facilitating tailored contributions to educational infrastructure projects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

City of London Boys Schools Cyclical and Improvement Works Programme 2026 - 2030 Professional services

Notice Description

City of London Boys school: This contract is for the provision of design team services which will be split into 3 lots. Lot 1 - Lead Consultant delivering Project Management, Contract Administrator/ Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, Building Surveying and Principal Designer (Building Regulations) Lot 2- Architecture Lot 3- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer It is for an overall design programme of four years to support in the delivery of the schools improvement projects and maintenance works.

Lot Information

Construction related services

Lead Consultant delivering Project Management, Contract Administrator/ Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, Building Surveying and Principal Designer (Building Regulations)

Options: If the associated works contract to deliver the designs is extended the professional services contract may be extended

Architect

Provision of architectural services

Options: If the associated works contract to deliver the designs is extended the professional services contract may be extended

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer

Provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering services

Options: If the associated works contract to deliver the designs is extended the professional services contract may be extended

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d22a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010925-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,825,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,825,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,210,650 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Andrew Stirland
Contact Email
andrew.stirland@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRINSON STANILAND PARTNERSHIP

MADE ARCHITECTS

NORTHSOUTH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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