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James Rennie School at Bishop Harvey Goodwin School, Carlisle - Consultancy Services

Cumberland Council

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21 Sep 2026 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is procuring multidisciplinary consultancy services for the refurbishment and adaptation of available accommodation at Bishop Harvey Goodwin School, Carlisle. The appointed consultant will provide full design and professional services across RIBA Stages 0 to 7, covering the project from strategic definition and preparation through design, construction and handover, together with post-completion services. The requirement is for architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, including the design and professional input needed to adapt the school accommodation. The work will be delivered at the school in Carlisle. This is a public-sector education refurbishment project led by Cumberland Council, and is suitable for firms able to coordinate the full range of design and professional disciplines required for a school building project.

The procurement has reached tender: Cumberland Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 5 October 2026 at 12:00, and tenders were due by 19 October 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission was allowed. The contract was scheduled to run from 23 November 2026 to 22 November 2028, a period of two years. The estimated contract value is £150,000 excluding VAT, or £180,000 including VAT. The associated construction value is estimated at £1.1 million. There is one lot, and the evaluation gives 65% to quality, 20% to price and 15% to social value. The council reserved the right not to award a contract and to change the competition arrangements.

This opportunity suits an established multidisciplinary consultancy able to lead or coordinate architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services for a school refurbishment and adaptation project. Suppliers need the experience and technical capability to provide a joined-up service across the complete RIBA 0–7 lifecycle, from early definition and feasibility through detailed design, construction-stage support, completion and post-occupancy activity. It is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so capable specialist practices may be well placed to compete, either directly or through a suitably organised team. Bidders must comply fully with applicable statutory obligations and legislation, and participate in the council’s supplier audits covering diversity. The evaluation’s strong quality weighting favours firms able to demonstrate robust delivery capability, coordination and professional expertise, alongside credible social-value commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

James Rennie School at Bishop Harvey Goodwin School, Carlisle - Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide full multidisciplinary design and professional services (RIBA Stages 0-7) for the refurbishment and adaptation of available accommodation at Bishop Harvey Goodwin School. The anticipated contract value is estimated at PS150k based on a construction value of PS1.1million. The contract is anticipated to commence on 23rd November 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077640
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089061-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2028 2-3 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
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089061-2026
    21st September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.the-chest.org.uk
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