Planning

Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for a New Build Special School in South Belfast (Belfast SEN03)

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 13:03

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for a New Build Special School in South Belfast (Belfast SEN03)". This tender focuses on architectural, construction, engineering, and related services in the region of South Belfast, Northern Ireland. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement involves a competitive flexible procedure to appoint a Project Manager-led Integrated Consultant Team for a new build special school designed to accommodate 550 pupils. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 24th August 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 17th August 2026. The procurement method employed is selective, with an emphasis on quality, social value, and price during proposal evaluation in a two-stage competitive process.

Businesses specialising in architectural services, engineering design, and quantity surveying are well-positioned to benefit from this tender opportunity, valued at up to £4.8 million. The procurement process offers growth possibilities for both established and emerging firms capable of delivering comprehensive professional services across RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 0-7, including project management and civil/structural engineering services. The use of a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) criterion signifies that businesses delivering notable quality and value, along with competitive pricing, stand a strong chance of securing the contract. Suitable companies are those that can meet strict participation conditions and contribute to the procurement's aim of providing a high-quality educational facility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for a New Build Special School in South Belfast (Belfast SEN03)

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for a new build 550 pupil special school in South Belfast. The Integrated Consultant Team shall provide full professional services for RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 0-7 to include project management, architectural, quantity surveying, mechanical/electrical services and civil/structural engineering services for delivery of the proposed school project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054764-2026
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
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

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

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2027 - 24 Jun 2037 Over 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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