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Lead Designer for Urgent Treatment Centre - MPH

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jan 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved contracting services for the role of Lead Designer for the Urgent Treatment Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, under the classification of construction consultancy services. The tender process was conducted through the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework, specifically Lot 1 - Architectural Services, and culminated in the award phase on 2nd January 2026. The contract was formally signed on 22nd December 2025 with Stride Treglown, located in Bristol, securing the project valued at £551,149.22. The procurement followed a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, as governed by the NHS SBS framework, thereby bypassing the need for a separate publication according to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural design and construction consultancy within the healthcare sector. Particularly, businesses experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects such as the RIBA Stages 2 to 7 for healthcare facilities may find such opportunities lucrative. The procurement method indicates a focus on quality and technical criteria, with 70% weightage, and commercial aspects at 30%, suggesting that firms with a strong portfolio in healthcare design and cost-effective solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The collaboration invites expertise in navigating framework agreements like NHS SBS to streamline bid processes.

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Notice Title

Lead Designer for Urgent Treatment Centre - MPH

Notice Description

This contract is for a Lead Designer for the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) programme at Musgrove Park Hospital. The Lead Designer is required appoint and lead a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver the programme (main and enabling works) from RIBA Stages 2 to Stage 7.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement was for the appointment of a Lead Designer to deliver the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) programme at Musgrove Park Hospital, covering RIBA Stages 2 to 7. The procurement was conducted via the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS) Framework (SBS10190), Lot 1 - Architectural Services. Additional information: This contract is awarded under the NHS SBS HPCCAS Framework Agreement, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The decision to award was made by the Head of Acute Capital Delivery. No conflict of interest identified.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a mini-competition under the NHS SBS HPCCAS Framework Agreement. The framework was established through a prior call for competition in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Therefore, this award does not require a separate prior publication. The procurement is covered by the framework and falls outside the requirement for a new call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000068-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£551,149 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Mark Palomar
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRIDE TREGLOWN

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