Planning

COV - PIPELINE - Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Framework 2027

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 15:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council is currently in the planning stage for the Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Framework 2027, a procurement process that focuses on architectural design services under the services industry category. This initiative supports the council's ongoing school expansion programme and offers consultancy support for additional capital project needs. The tender is classified as a framework agreement and is expected to serve sub-central government public authorities. The procurement process is slated to start on 1st February 2027 and conclude on 31st January 2031. The official upcoming notice is expected to be published by 1st September 2026. The location for service delivery is region UKG33, Coventry, United Kingdom.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those that specialise in architectural design services and are looking to expand their reach within public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this framework particularly advantageous due to its suitability classification. Organisations capable of forming or joining a multi-disciplinary design team will find this opportunity aligns well with their growth strategies by enabling them to engage in long-term consultancy projects with Coventry City Council. Engaging in such public procurement could lead to enhanced experience and visibility in public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - PIPELINE - Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Framework 2027

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appointed a Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Framework to support the ongoing school expansion programme and to allow other service areas within the Council to call off design team consultancy support for additional Capital project requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042728-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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