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Multi Discipline Design Team for the Expansion of Treetops Free School

Thurrock Council

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15 Apr 2026 at 17:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is initiating an active tender process for the procurement of a Multi Discipline Design Team aimed at expanding Treetops Free School in Grays, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under professional architectural and multi-disciplinary design consultancy services, reflects the Council’s commitment to improving educational facilities in line with its Education Capital Strategy. The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, employing an open procurement method suitable for services exceeding the threshold. Interested bidders have until 11 May 2026 to submit their tenders, with enquiries closing on 27 April 2026. The award is expected by 13 July 2026, and the contract will commence on 20 July 2026, running through to 30 November 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design, engineering consulting, interior and landscape design, and quantity surveying services. Suitable businesses are those with expertise in multi-disciplinary teams that include roles such as architectural, health & safety, environmental, mechanical & electrical engineering, and structural engineering. With stringent evaluation criteria focusing on quality (60%) and price (40%), businesses that offer high-standard design consultancy services stand to gain from bidding on this project, facilitating growth and expanding their portfolios through collaboration with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Discipline Design Team for the Expansion of Treetops Free School

Notice Description

Services - Professional Architectural and multi disciplinary design consultancy. Thurrock Council has a statutory duty, under the Education Act 2006, to ensure that suitable and sufficient school places are available in Thurrock for every child of school age whose parents wish them to have one. Following critical analysis of the detailed pupil place planning study that has been undertaken over the last six months, the local authority has had the opportunity to consider the projected accomodation pressures within the SEN sector, and evaluate the possible solutions to the dearth of available school places. The improvement in the educational facilities in Thurrock Schools is part of the Council's delivery of its Education Capital Strategy and supports the Council's priorities on educational standards and pupil progress within the borough. The architect led multi discipline design team will comprise of architectural, health & safety, environmental, mechanical & electrical engineering, landscape, structural engineering, interior design, and quantity surveying specialists. This team will be responsible for providing designs and technical specifications associated with the proposed works. The team will also provide input during the selection of a Principal Contractor and continue to provide support & through the post contract construction phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06838a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034429-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79932000 - Interior design services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 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
Thurrock Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

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