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Consultancy services for Argyle Primary School and Thomas Coram Maintained Nursery School co-location

London Borough of Camden

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13 Jul 2026 at 15:16

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13 Jul 2026 at 10:50

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13 Jul 2026 at 10:09

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10 Jul 2026 at 18:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is currently in the tender phase of procuring consultancy services for the co-location of Argyle Primary School and Thomas Coram Maintained Nursery School. The project seeks an architect-led multidisciplinary team to handle design development, statutory approvals, procurement, construction, and handover through RIBA Stages 2-7. Located in the UKI31 region of London, United Kingdom, this initiative will run from November 2026 to September 2028. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 10 August 2026 and the anticipated award of the contract by 16 October 2026. The procurement process utilises a competitive flexible procedure under a selective method, with an estimated contract value of £250,000 and a total inclusive cost of £300,000.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for architect-led teams interested in entering or expanding within the public sector, particularly within the educational services industry. Firms offering architectural services, project and design preparation, and building services consultancy are well-suited to this opportunity, which is geared towards organisations that are adept at stakeholder engagement and delivering integrated educational facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly accessible, as the procurement process seeks to include diverse supply chains with entry points for start-ups and smaller businesses. The initiative also prioritises social value outcomes such as job access and environmental impact reduction, entailing potential long-term professional relationships and growth for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy services for Argyle Primary School and Thomas Coram Maintained Nursery School co-location

Notice Description

The London Borough of Camden is seeking to appoint an Architect-led multidisciplinary team to provide full professional consultancy services for the reconfiguration of the Argyle Primary School building and site. The project will support the proposed co-location of Thomas Coram Maintained Nursery School within the Argyle Primary School campus. An initial feasibility study has been completed, establishing spatial requirements for the primary school alongside nursery provision for children aged 2-4 years. The appointed consultant team will be required to develop the design and deliver the project through RIBA Stages 2-7, including design development, statutory approvals, procurement, construction, and handover. The project will involve extensive stakeholder engagement and consultation at all stages and presents an exciting opportunity to help shape an innovative and integrated education setting, delivering meaningful benefits for children, families and the community. The contract is anticipated to commence in November 2026 and continue until September 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065701-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Camden
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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