Tender

Design Lead for Linwood School Satellite Expansion

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is actively seeking a qualified architect for the "Design Lead for Linwood School Satellite Expansion" tender process. This initiative involves transforming the former Parkfield School site into a specialised campus catering to pupils with a range of special needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition. Set in Bournemouth, the project falls under the industry category of architectural design, consultative engineering, and construction consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently open using an open procedure method, with significant deadlines such as the end of the tender period on 27 May 2026 and prior inquiry closure on 15 May 2026. The contract, valued at £300,000 net, will commence on 13 July 2026 and run through to 12 June 2029.

This tender offers businesses proficient in architectural design and construction consultancy services an excellent opportunity for growth. It is particularly suited for firms with expertise in designing for educational settings and accommodating children with specialist needs. SMEs with the ability to meet specified insurance and technical requirements are encouraged to participate. This contract not only provides the potential for substantial revenue but also offers the chance to enhance reputation by delivering high-quality services in the education sector, thus enabling the winning bidder to secure further similar contracts in future.

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Notice Title

Design Lead for Linwood School Satellite Expansion

Notice Description

Linwood School is a Special School with the main campus (Linwood Campus) located on Alma Road in the Winton East Ward. Due to rising need for specialist places, the school has expanded into a number of satellite sites in Poole and Bournemouth and has also significantly increased the number of pupils on the main campus. The purpose of the project is to adapt the former Parkfield School site into a campus of Linwood Special School. The primary changes required are to adapt a building intended as an all-through school for mainstream pupils into a school for KS2 (aged 7-11) through to KS5 (aged 16-18) pupils with a variety of specialist needs including Autistic Spectrum Condition and Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs. This procurement exercise is to obtain the professional services of a suitably qualified architect to act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations and Principal Designer (as defined under the Building Safety Act 2022) and lead a team of specialist consultants from RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) to RIBA Stage 6 (Handover). The Design Lead, thus appointed will form part of the procurement team who, working alongside members of the council's in-house client team, will procure the services of the remaining professional advisors to design, specify and manage the proposed package of works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036665-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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