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title: "Provision of Architectural Services"
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# Provision of Architectural Services

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5c187a2-6067-469b-aad1-10b20d9e691f

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## Summary

Bedford College is seeking to appoint an architect for the "Provision of Architectural Services" related to the redevelopment of its Wellingborough campus. This contract, which amounts to £310,000, involves the over cladding and upgrading of three main buildings, including the Tower Block and Main Hall, alongside some minor revisions to the site layout. The tender was published on 23 March 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 25 April 2018. This procurement process follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those with expertise in architectural services, sound insulation, and landscape architecture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions and specialised services for this redevelopment project. Competing firms should prepare to demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to engage with the project's complexity while aligning with Bedford College’s vision for its campus enhancement.

## Notice

Bedford College seeks to appoint an architect to provide services in respect of the redevelopment of the existing buildings on the Wellingborough campus. The project will involve the over cladding and upgrading of the three main buildings [Tower Block; two storey block D and the Main Hall]; some minor revisions to the external layouts and a general site tidy up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8d0922-d890-4a34-9e84-f99b0f40b74e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,392 |
| 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 | BEDFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MK40 ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8d0922-d890-4a34-9e84-f99b0f40b74e
- 23 Mar 2018 at 17:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c617e1-d6bd-4040-b26a-2a9a8ef48261

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8d0922-d890-4a34-9e84-f99b0f40b74e
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c617e1-d6bd-4040-b26a-2a9a8ef48261
  23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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