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title: "Milton Keynes College (MKC) ITT for Lead Designer/Architect & Planning Retained Service"
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# Milton Keynes College (MKC) ITT for Lead Designer/Architect & Planning Retained Service

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045825

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## Summary

Milton Keynes College is currently involved in a procurement process titled "Milton Keynes College (MKC) ITT for Lead Designer/Architect & Planning Retained Service." This tender falls under the industry category of Architectural, engineering and planning services (CPV: 71240000) and is taking place in Milton Keynes (region UKJ12). The tender is at the Award stage and aims to appoint a lead designer, architectural, and planning consultant for a three-year term starting from 30 June 2024, with potential extensions. The process follows an open procedure and is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the finalisation on 23 September 2024, with an award value of £100,000 GBP and a stipulated standstill period for any possible contract award appeals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in architectural, mechanical/electrical, cost, and civil/structural engineering services. Firms specialising in providing timely and effective consultancy services may find this contract particularly beneficial given the need for rapid response to various project demands including new builds and refurbishments. Businesses with a strong track record, relevant accreditations, and robust financial standing are well-suited to compete. The opportunity to engage in prestigious projects within the educational sector, combined with the potential for extended engagements, makes this tender an attractive proposition for established firms looking to expand their portfolios.

## Notice

Milton Keynes College are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified lead designer, architectural and planning consultant on a retained basis. The period of the appointment will run for three years from 30 June 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Milton Keynes College are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified lead designer, architectural and planning consultant on a retained basis. The period of the appointment will run for three years from 30 June 2024. This contract will contain a break clause after 12 months and for the possibility of a 12-month extension beyond the three years. Following recent successes in gaining grants for several prestigious new build and refurbishment projects, it is anticipated that over the period of appointment there will be a requirement to provide effective and timely consultant services. To allow the college to react without delay to all opportunities the consultant team will be required to provide input without delay. To support the lead designer, tenders to provide mechanical/electrical; cost and civil/structural engineering services are also being obtained.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030399-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK6 5LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOND BRYAN ARCHITECTS; DEVONSHIRE ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030399-2024
- 8 May 2024 at 20:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014761-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bondbryan.co.uk
- http://www.devonshirearchitects.co.uk
- http://www.mkcollege.ac.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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