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title: "Employers Agent to include Principal Designer and CDM Advisor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Employers Agent to include Principal Designer and CDM Advisor

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681d9

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed its procurement process for the role of Employer's Agent, Principal Designer, and CDM Advisor under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, covering RIBA stages 4 to 7. This contract involves preconstruction project management and administration services from inception to completion. The direct award process, driven by the need for specialist experience in high-risk buildings and urgent time constraints, was finalised on 14th April 2026. The award to CALFORDSEADEN LLP, a supplier based in Orpington, will manage and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations throughout the project. The contract spans from 4th May 2026 to 3rd July 2030, a prolonged engagement which facilitates comprehensive oversight throughout the construction phases in Lewisham.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in acting as Employer's Agent and familiarity with CDM regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing strategic management and design compliance would find this contract rewarding given its comprehensive scope and the competitive nature of the direct award process. Companies with capabilities in complex project environments and who possess efficiency in managing long-term assignments can benefit substantially, as the contract promises steady work and visibility within the sub-central government sector. This tender highlights potential competitive advantages gained through negotiated fee arrangements that underscore value for money. CALFORDSEADEN LLP’s involvement also opens doors for similar enterprises seeking to leverage specialist experience for future public sector collaborations.

## Notice

This appointment will cover the role of an Employers Agent (EA), providing contract preconstruction project management and administrator services though to End of Defects, combined with that of a Principal Designer (PD) and CDM Advisor, under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 for RIBA stages 4 to 7, to provide a streamlined, single point of contact. This integrated role will ensure the Council's interests are best represented whilst managing construction design and Health & Safety (H&S) compliance from inception to completion

### Procurement Information

1. Need for Specialist Experience with High-Risk Buildings 2. Urgent Time Constraints 3. Value for Money: The Employer's Agent (EA) services have been procured via an approved framework, which has already undergone a compliant competitive tender process to establish pre-agreed rates and pricing mechanisms. This provides an initial level of assurance that the rates represent value for money. Under the framework, EA services are typically expressed as a percentage of the total works contract value. The framework benchmark for these services is 0.92% of the works contract value, (for stages 4-6 and cost management services). Based on an estimated works contract value of PS47,500,000 and a fee quote of PS364,125 from Calford Seaden, this is 0.766% of the works contract value, which is below the framework benchmark. This demonstrates that the Council has secured a more competitive rate than the standard framework position. In addition, the fee proposal was subject to review and negotiation to ensure it aligns with the approved project budget and represents an appropriate level of resource for the scope of services required. On this basis, the agreed fee is considered to represent value for money, as it is both benchmarked against framework rates and reflects a negotiated saving against those rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033704-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALFORDSEADEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033704-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033704-2026
  14th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://calfordseaden.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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