Planning

Renfrewshire Council School Estates - Strategic Briefing and Timetable Modelling

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a consultancy service concerning its school estates. The procurement involves conducting timetable analysis modelling and space planning for two high schools in Renfrewshire. This initiative is classified under general public services, particularly focusing on areas related to architecture and engineering services. The Council anticipates using an open tender procedure starting with a Contract Notice published around 2 March 2026, with a tender return deadline in the week commencing 24 March 2026. The contract award is expected in May 2026, with project completion slated for December 2026. Businesses with interest in this procurement opportunity are encouraged to reach out to Brad Cooper at Renfrewshire Council by 20 February 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for consultants specialising in education infrastructure and space optimisation. Firms with expertise in timetable analysis and school planning can leverage their skills to compete effectively, offering solutions that address curriculum utilisation and stakeholder engagement. The contract allows for strategic involvement in shaping future educational spaces, providing growth potential for businesses that can deliver on comprehensive planning and consultancy services. Organisations experienced in similar projects, especially those familiar with the RIBA stages, and capable of managing potential risks efficiently, would be well-positioned to bid on this project, creating significant business opportunities in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Renfrewshire Council School Estates - Strategic Briefing and Timetable Modelling

Notice Description

The Council require to appoint a consultant to undertake timetable analysis modelling (to determine existing utilisation of timetabled space, and model future curriculum and predicted number of future spaces, assuming an agreed frequency of use) and space planning for 2no. High Schools within Renfrewshire Council's school estate. The appointed Consultant will be required to undertake consultation and strategic engagement with key stakeholders to produce a schedule of accommodation and strategic briefing document for utilisation during design development through RIBA Stages 1 - 4 for each school.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require to appoint a consultant to undertake timetable analysis modelling (to determine existing utilisation of timetabled space, and model future curriculum and predicted number of future spaces, assuming an agreed frequency of use) and space planning for 2no. High Schools within Renfrewshire Council's school estate. The appointed Consultant will be required to undertake consultation and strategic engagement with key stakeholders to produce a schedule of accommodation and strategic briefing document for utilisation during design development through RIBA Stages 1 - 4 for each school. The Council anticipates using an open tender procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement (Scotland) Requirements 2016. It is anticipated the procurement and contract delivery programme will be as follows: Contract Notice published: w/c 2 March 2026 Tender return deadline: w/c 24 March 2026 Contract Award: w/c 4 May 2026 Contract completion/ Delivery of outputs: December 2026 To assist the Council in gauging interest in this opportunity and market capacity and capability, we invite interested market participants to contact us with responses to the following questions. - How interested are you in tendering for this work? If you are not interested, is there anything the Council could do to make it more attractive? - Please describe your previous experience with timetable analysis modelling for secondary schools? Where possible please provide examples of outputs prepared. - With consideration to the programme noted in the PIN, would you have capacity to complete this work for both schools? - What would you consider the key risks with this work and how might these be mitigated?. If interested, please submit responses by email to Brad Cooper, brad.cooper@renfrewshire.gov.uk by Friday 20 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823669
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549551
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79932000 - Interior design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549551
    Renfrewshire Council School Estates - Strategic Briefing and Timetable Modelling - The Council require to appoint a consultant to undertake timetable analysis modelling (to determine existing utilisation of timetabled space, and model future curriculum and predicted number of future spaces, assuming an agreed frequency of use) and space planning for 2no. High Schools within Renfrewshire Council's school estate. The appointed Consultant will be required to undertake consultation and strategic engagement with key stakeholders to produce a schedule of accommodation and strategic briefing document for utilisation during design development through RIBA Stages 1 - 4 for each school.

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