--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Professional Consultancy Services/Multi-Disciplinary to manage delivery of Herefordshire Council's schools' Improvements and Adaptations Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-643f0de5-86b1-4258-8289-9ebb60ca041f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643f0de5-86b1-4258-8289-9ebb60ca041f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643f0de5-86b1-4258-8289-9ebb60ca041f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643f0de5-86b1-4258-8289-9ebb60ca041f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-09" --- # Invitation to Tender for the provision of Professional Consultancy Services/Multi-Disciplinary to manage delivery of Herefordshire Council's schools' Improvements and Adaptations Programme Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-643f0de5-86b1-4258-8289-9ebb60ca041f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643f0de5-86b1-4258-8289-9ebb60ca041f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643f0de5-86b1-4258-8289-9ebb60ca041f.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council has successfully completed the award stage for a significant procurement process focused on the provision of professional consultancy services. The contract involves managing the delivery of improvements and adaptations across the council's schools, specifically for pupils with special educational needs. Categorised under 'Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services,' the contract execution is anticipated to start on 29th January 2025 and run through to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension for addressing defects till 31st March 2028. The procurement adopted an 'open procedure' suitable for SMEs, with Herefordshire Council situated in England being the buying organisation, demonstrating a structured step towards enhancing educational facilities within the region. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth within the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction, especially for businesses adept in handling multidisciplinary projects. Given the requirement to manage tasks spanning RIBA Stages 1-6, firms within these sectors, capable of assembling and executing a diverse range of project management services and adaptations, stand to benefit significantly. The open procedure furthers inclusivity, inviting SMEs to showcase their competence and contribute to this meaningful initiative, thereby expanding their credentials and foothold in the public sector market. Businesses that provide innovative solutions for accessibility and educational advancements are particularly well-suited to engage with this contract and drive positive outcomes alongside Herefordshire Council. ## Notice This tender relates to the procurement of professional consultancy services with a multi-disciplinary design team to manage the delivery of Herefordshire Council's schools' programme of improvements and adaptations (accessibility) required for pupils with special educational needs. It is anticipated that the multi-disciplinary team will undertake all tasks included within RIBA Stages 1-6. The contract is for approximately 2 years, with services commencing on 29th January 2025. The works programme is to be planned and delivered from 29th January 2025, through 2025/26 and 2026/27 for works to complete up to 31st March 2027, excluding any defect liability periods. The contract will include a defects liability period up to 31st March 2028 with an option to extend up to 6 months. Any extension is subject to further budget and governance approvals. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91077325-1496-4a97-a02e-de5187133616 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 23 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £157,185 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GODWIN POWELL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 9 May 2025 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91077325-1496-4a97-a02e-de5187133616 - 24 Oct 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b668577a-b036-40fd-89d8-744b08c076c6 - 24 Oct 2024 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee90ae01-edb3-4cf1-be57-ed833fc28ae3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91077325-1496-4a97-a02e-de5187133616 9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b668577a-b036-40fd-89d8-744b08c076c6 24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee90ae01-edb3-4cf1-be57-ed833fc28ae3 24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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