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title: "Lead Designer for Urgent Treatment Centre - MPH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fece"
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# Lead Designer for Urgent Treatment Centre - MPH

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fece

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved contracting services for the role of Lead Designer for the Urgent Treatment Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, under the classification of construction consultancy services. The tender process was conducted through the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework, specifically Lot 1 - Architectural Services, and culminated in the award phase on 2nd January 2026. The contract was formally signed on 22nd December 2025 with Stride Treglown, located in Bristol, securing the project valued at £551,149.22. The procurement followed a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, as governed by the NHS SBS framework, thereby bypassing the need for a separate publication according to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural design and construction consultancy within the healthcare sector. Particularly, businesses experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects such as the RIBA Stages 2 to 7 for healthcare facilities may find such opportunities lucrative. The procurement method indicates a focus on quality and technical criteria, with 70% weightage, and commercial aspects at 30%, suggesting that firms with a strong portfolio in healthcare design and cost-effective solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The collaboration invites expertise in navigating framework agreements like NHS SBS to streamline bid processes.

## Notice

This contract is for a Lead Designer for the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) programme at Musgrove Park Hospital. The Lead Designer is required appoint and lead a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver the programme (main and enabling works) from RIBA Stages 2 to Stage 7.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement was for the appointment of a Lead Designer to deliver the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) programme at Musgrove Park Hospital, covering RIBA Stages 2 to 7. The procurement was conducted via the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS) Framework (SBS10190), Lot 1 - Architectural Services. Additional information: This contract is awarded under the NHS SBS HPCCAS Framework Agreement, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The decision to award was made by the Head of Acute Capital Delivery. No conflict of interest identified.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a mini-competition under the NHS SBS HPCCAS Framework Agreement. The framework was established through a prior call for competition in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Therefore, this award does not require a separate prior publication. The procurement is covered by the framework and falls outside the requirement for a new call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000068-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £551,149 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRIDE TREGLOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000068-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://stridetreglown.com
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

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