Planning

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for provision of new build for Longstone School, Dundonald

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has announced a planned procurement process titled "Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for the provision of a new build for Longstone School, Dundonald." This initiative, under the public authority of the central government, seeks to engage an Integrated Consultant Team to deliver comprehensive professional services, following the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 0-7. The project is currently in the planning stage, with key deadlines including an expression of interest due by 3rd August 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 29th July 2026. Located in Dundonald, Northern Ireland, this procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement method will follow a selective, competitive flexible procedure, and the contract will be awarded on 18th January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architecture, project management, and engineering services to demonstrate their expertise and extend their market reach. The procurement's selective process allows Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete by showcasing their ability to meet quality, social value, and price criteria effectively. Firms with experience in delivering large-scale government projects and those providing comprehensive services, such as project management, architectural design, engineering, and construction services, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited for fostering business growth and expanding their portfolio. The total procurement value amounts to £2.5 million, with a gross amount of £3 million, signalling a substantial project size capable of supporting long-term business engagement.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for provision of new build for Longstone School, Dundonald

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for the provision of a new build for Longstone School, Dundonald. The Integrated Consultant Team shall provide full professional services for RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 0-7 to include project management, provision of architectural, quantity surveying, structural, services engineering, civil and structural services for delivery of the proposed New Build Special School project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047208-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 18 Jan 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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