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title: "Multi-disciplinary design team - Grenfell Memorial"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c17"
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# Multi-disciplinary design team - Grenfell Memorial

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c17

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), alongside the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), successfully executed a procurement process for the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission. This process culminated in awarding a contract for a multi-disciplinary design team tasked with creating the design of the Grenfell Memorial. The competitive procedure with negotiation was utilized, with Freehaus Design Limited being selected as the lead designer. The procurement stage was recently completed on 24 November 2025, with the contract valued at £5,170,884 GBP and signed on 14 November 2025. The project will begin at RIBA Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) and cover all subsequent stages through RIBA Stage 7. The location for delivery is the Grenfell Tower site in London, UK, under the services category of construction consultancy.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the architectural, engineering, planning, and consultancy sectors, particularly those focusing on multi-disciplinary design and community engagement. Companies that thrive in collaborative environments, especially with experience in sensitive and community-focused projects, will find this an appealing prospect. The opportunity is well-suited for those demonstrating excellence in architectural innovation, civil engineering, and artistic services, as the design requires both aesthetic appeal and functional engineering strength. By participating in such projects, qualified firms can augment their portfolios and expand their market presence in collaborative public service projects.

## Notice

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) (the 'Authority'), actively supported by the Royal Institute of British Architects ('RIBA') has concluded a procurement on behalf of the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission ('GTMC') to secure multi-disciplinary design services from a multi-disciplinary design team (MDDT) to develop the design for the Grenfell Memorial. The lead designer awarded the contract is required to commence design activity at RIBA Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) to enable bereaved, survivors and immediate community to influence the development of design. The design will be iteratively developed under a community-led design process and the RIBA Plan of Work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The multi-disciplinary design team will be required to deliver a Technical Design that, when accepted, will be constructed by the Grenfell Memorial Main Contractor under a separate contract (to be procured). The design will be developed under a community-led design process that will be influenced and informed by bereaved, survivors and immediate community. The lead designer will undertake the roles of Principal Designer Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and, Principal Designer (Building Regulations). The lead designer will lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary design team to develop the design of a fitting memorial that will stand the test of time and act as a permanent symbol of remembrance. Developed iteratively, the lead designer will be required to engage with bereaved, survivors and immediate community in order to develop key principles that will underpin the delivery of the Technical Design. Services will operate from RIBA Stage 0 through 7 (inclusive).

Renewal: It is possible that due to programme changes and constraints, there may be a requirement to extend this appointment beyond the anticipated term (and anticipated value). The detail of this will be set out fully in the Phase 2 procurement documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076254-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,170,884 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | 2 MARSHAM STREET, LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEHAUS DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 00:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076254-2025
- 9 Jul 2024 at 18:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020982-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-5407.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://atamis-5407.my.site.com/login
- https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/competitions-landing-page
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government
- https://www.grenfelltowermemorial.co.uk/design

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