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Interior design for libraries

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process for "Interior design for libraries." This initiative aims to enhance the library aesthetic, following a service redesign, to better serve the local residents. The procurement falls within the industry category of architectural and related services. Enfield is the designated location for the services, with the procurement process entering the award stage, having been completed. The timeline for contractual work begins on 16 March 2026 and spans till 31 March 2026, with a possible extension till the end of April 2026. The procurement method utilised was limited competition below the threshold, and has been completed successfully.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in architectural and interior design services. Large-scale businesses skilled in creating design guides stand a strong chance of competing effectively, as evidenced by the award to The Open Plan Ltd. The contract involves crafting a comprehensive design guide for all libraries, offering room for ongoing collaboration and the chance to influence community spaces significantly. The collaboration could set a precedent for similar projects in other localities, providing an avenue for long-term expansion and innovation in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Interior design for libraries

Notice Description

Following a service redesign, Enfield Council is proposing to upgrade our library estate and improve the look and feel, for the benefit of its residents. An interior designer, that can create a design guide for all libraries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023586-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OPEN PLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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