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Luton CDC Phase 2 Design Delivery Partner

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:37

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the "Luton CDC Phase 2 Design Delivery Partner" project. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 5th August 2026. The procurement utilised a direct award method due to the urgent timeline required for submission of the Full Business Case to NHS England by January 2027. This contract falls under the services category and pertains to architectural services. The new build facility will be located in Luton, United Kingdom, specifically in the region code UKH21. The contract period is scheduled to start on 18th August 2026 and end on 15th December 2026. This rapid progression is necessitated by the requirement to secure funding for the 2026/27 financial year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a speciality in architectural and design services, particularly those with a strong track record in healthcare projects. The contract, valued at approximately £612,888, opens doors for service providers adept at collaborating with redevelopment teams and clinical colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Suitable businesses will be those capable of working pragmatically to deliver high-quality design services within tight deadlines, ensuring successful project completion and facilitating further healthcare infrastructure developments. NBBJ LTD, a London-based SME, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the type of business suited to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Luton CDC Phase 2 Design Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The Trust is required an experienced design delivery partner to support the rapid progression of design development up to RIBA Stage 3, enabling submission of a Full Business Case (FBC) to NHS England (NHSE) by end of January 2027, for Luton CDC Phase 2. Phase 2 will comprise a new-build facility adjacent to the Phase 1 development. Total GIA is circa 2,200sqm. Due to the accelerated delivery timeline, the Trust requires a Lead Designer and Partner who can work collaboratively and pragmatically with the Trust's Redevelopment Team and clinical colleagues, who has a nationally recognised track record of delivering successful healthcare projects.

Procurement Information

The project Short Form Business Case was originally planned for submission in late Spring following completion of the RIBA Stage 4 design. However, NHS England subsequently advised that, as the business case is seeking funding during the 2026/27 financial year, national approval must also be obtained within that same financial year. To meet this requirement, the business case must be submitted by the end of January, significantly reducing the available timeframe for completion of the design to RIBA 4 stage, preparation of the business case, internal governance, and the national approval process. This has created a time-critical requirement to ensure the programme remains on schedule and the funding opportunity is not jeopardised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074378-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£612,888 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 15 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NBBJ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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