Tender

London Secure Children's Home - Appointment of Fire Consultant for RIBA Stages 3 & 3+

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest seeks quotations for a fire consultant to contribute to the London Secure Children’s Home project, as announced on 5th February 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open competition approach. The contract, valued at £120,000 gross, will commence on 9th March 2026 and conclude on 6th March 2028, with potential for renewal. Notably, the submission deadline is set for 25th February 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically architectural and engineering services, and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire consultancy and construction services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to the suitability criteria outlined. With a focus on both price and quality, businesses that can offer a competitive unit cost while maintaining high-quality standards will find this contract advantageous for growth. The electronic submission method via the London Portal Proactis is allowed, facilitating a seamless process for bidders looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Secure Children's Home - Appointment of Fire Consultant for RIBA Stages 3 & 3+

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest ('the Council') invites Quotations for a fire consultant to work on the proposed London Secure Children's Home (LSCH) ('the Contract'). The Contract shall commence on 9th March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Details are specified in the ITT documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010628-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Ashana Jones
Contact Email
ashana.jones@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2084963000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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