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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council is seeking an Employer's Agent for the Greyfriars Project, centred around Gloucester's Eastgate Shopping Centre and Market Hall. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submission closing on 5th August 2026. The appointment is slated for September 2026 until April 2028, encompassing RIBA Stages 3-6. This open competition falls within the "Construction-related services" category under a "Below threshold" procurement method. The project is backed by £11 million, combining Levelling Up Fund and council contributions, with a focus on the Cultural Hub's ER works estimated between £6 to £7 million. The lead design team comprises Featherstone Young Architects and DCA Associates, and the contractual arrangements will follow the JCT 2024 Suite for design and build or major works as applicable.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction-related services, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale cultural projects within historic and community-focused settings. With a total project fund of approximately £11 million and a contract value of £125,000, companies with expertise in working with public authorities, subcontracting in multi-stakeholder environments, and leveraging public sector frameworks such as the JCT Suite will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The open procurement method ensures transparent competition, making it ideal for businesses looking to enhance their portfolios with high-profile council-backed projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AM0002EA - Employers Agent - Greyfriars

Notice Description

EMPLOYER'S AGENT - ROLE SPECIFICATION & PROJECT BRIEF Project Title: Gloucester Greyfriars Project Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre / Eastgate Market Hall & Greyfriars, Gloucester Appointment Period: September 2026 - April 2028 - Covering RIBA Sages 3-6 Time Commitment: 19 months Client: Gloucester City Council Total Project Funding: PS11 million Levelling Up Fund + Council / partner contributions but managing Cultural Hub ER works only (Circa PS6 to PS7 million). Contract Form: JCT 2024 Suite - Design & Build / Major Works Contract as applicable Lead Design Team: Featherstone Young Architects; DCA Associates Reporting to; Ben O'Connor and Katy Newman-Miller (Scheme Project Managers)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066918-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THE DOCKS
Postcode
GL1 2EQ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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