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09 Jul 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lead Designer - Antenatal Care at MPH" project, carried out by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage as of 9th July 2026. The procurement focused on architectural design services for refurbishing the Surgical Admissions Lounge at Musgrove Park Hospital, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract, with a value of £92,155.20, was procured using a limited method suitable for below-threshold competitions, facilitating a targeted approach in the public authority category under central government regulations. The award has been made to LED Architects LLP, and the contract is set to run until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for architectural firms specializing in healthcare facilities to establish a foothold or expand their portfolio in public health projects. Companies with expertise in conceptual design and alteration of medical facilities will find this project a beneficial match. The procurement method indicates that a smaller pool of competitors was involved, potentially easing entry for agile and specialised small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like LED Architects LLP, which succeeded in this instance. Such opportunities are particularly advantageous for firms aiming to grow their business within the public sector of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Lead Designer - Antenatal Care at MPH

Notice Description

Appointment of a Lead Designer, Building Regulations Principal Designer and CDM Principal Designer to develop the design and specification for the refurbishment and alteration of the existing Surgical Admissions Lounge (Block 14) at Musgrove Park Hospital to accommodate Antenatal Care services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c72f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£76,796 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LED ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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