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title: "WHHT - MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# WHHT - MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-660ac9cb-5cd8-42ec-a930-3daa75f075ec

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to Building Design Partnership Limited for MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3, situated in the South East of the United Kingdom. Classified under Architectural design services (CPV code 71220000), the procurement process was a call-off from a framework agreement and adopted a selective procurement method. The award status is active, with the contract period commencing on 23 February 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The award was published on 22 April 2026, with a contract value of £85,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architects and design firms, specifically those capable of handling lead designer services compliant with RIBA standards. Given the supportive framework for SMEs and the involvement of a prominent NHS trust, businesses of varying scales, particularly large design firms with strong architectural expertise, would be well-suited to bid in similar future procurements. This engagement can foster growth by enabling firms to build credibility and expertise in healthcare infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LTD for the provision of MHUCC Lead Designer Services RIBA 3 Additional information: Direct award SBS10190 Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6f3e73-ac1f-441d-9fda-ff585c0384d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Sherrards |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6f3e73-ac1f-441d-9fda-ff585c0384d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6f3e73-ac1f-441d-9fda-ff585c0384d7
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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