Planning

VLC Pupil Referral Unit Employer's Agent

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 08:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is initiating a procurement process to appoint a consultant to serve as the Employer's Agent and Technical Team for the design and build of a Pupil Referral Unit at the Voyage Learning Campus. Categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, this procurement is currently in the planning stage. It aims to cover contract management, technical design and specifications, quantity surveying, cost management, planning application support, and risk management. Interested parties should note that the advance market engagement is scheduled to conclude on 10th June 2026, with future communication expected by 17th June 2026. The procurement is valued at approximately £660,000 and will be conducted on the Council’s e-procurement portal, Supplying the South West Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in architectural and construction services, offering a comprehensive scope for businesses adept in contract and cost management to expand their services within public sector contracts. Firms equipped with expertise in quantity surveying and risk management, alongside proficiency in providing technical advice on design and specifications, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this project provides potential growth avenues for businesses seeking to establish or enhance their portfolio in public infrastructure developments overseen by sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VLC Pupil Referral Unit Employer's Agent

Notice Description

North Somerset Council is seeking consultancy services to act as Employer's agent for the Design and Build of a new Voyage Learning Campus Pupil Referral Unit. The Employer's Agent and Technical Team is required to support the Council with Contract Management, Technical advice on designs and specifications, Quantity Surveyor support and cost planning and management, planning application support and risk management.

Planning Information

This is advance notice that North Somerset Council intend to run a Competitive Tender in order to appoint a consultant to act as the Council's Employer's agent and Technical Team for the Design & Build of a Pupil Referral Unit. The Council will require support with Contract Management, Technical advice on designs and specifications, Quantity Surveyor support and cost planning and management, planning application support and risk management. The procurement opportunity will be advertised on the Council's e-procurement portal Supplying the South West Portal - www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (reference DN817232).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a70b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050060-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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