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29 Jul 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Principal Designer" for the development of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision was commissioned by the London Borough of Bexley, classified as a public authority in the sub-central government sector. The industry category for this project is architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Located in Bexleyheath, this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, falling below the competition threshold. The contract was signed with BAILY GARNER LLP, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, and spans from 16th June 2026 to 15th July 2026, with the award being active as of 29th July 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in adapting facilities for educational needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in public sector projects might find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their portfolio within the public sector. The procurement method emphasises non-competitive criteria, offering a straightforward entry point for qualified businesses capable of fulfilling the service requirements within the specified timeframe and budget.

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Notice Title

Principal Designer

Notice Description

Principal designer for SEN provision development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d61b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,335 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAILY GARNER

Further Information

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