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title: "Multi Discipline Design Team for the Expansion of Treetops Free School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06838a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Multi Discipline Design Team for the Expansion of Treetops Free School

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06838a

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is initiating an active tender process for the procurement of a Multi Discipline Design Team aimed at expanding Treetops Free School in Grays, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under professional architectural and multi-disciplinary design consultancy services, reflects the Council’s commitment to improving educational facilities in line with its Education Capital Strategy. The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, employing an open procurement method suitable for services exceeding the threshold. Interested bidders have until 11 May 2026 to submit their tenders, with enquiries closing on 27 April 2026. The award is expected by 13 July 2026, and the contract will commence on 20 July 2026, running through to 30 November 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design, engineering consulting, interior and landscape design, and quantity surveying services. Suitable businesses are those with expertise in multi-disciplinary teams that include roles such as architectural, health & safety, environmental, mechanical & electrical engineering, and structural engineering. With stringent evaluation criteria focusing on quality (60%) and price (40%), businesses that offer high-standard design consultancy services stand to gain from bidding on this project, facilitating growth and expanding their portfolios through collaboration with a public authority.

## Notice

Services - Professional Architectural and multi disciplinary design consultancy. Thurrock Council has a statutory duty, under the Education Act 2006, to ensure that suitable and sufficient school places are available in Thurrock for every child of school age whose parents wish them to have one. Following critical analysis of the detailed pupil place planning study that has been undertaken over the last six months, the local authority has had the opportunity to consider the projected accomodation pressures within the SEN sector, and evaluate the possible solutions to the dearth of available school places. The improvement in the educational facilities in Thurrock Schools is part of the Council's delivery of its Education Capital Strategy and supports the Council's priorities on educational standards and pupil progress within the borough. The architect led multi discipline design team will comprise of architectural, health & safety, environmental, mechanical & electrical engineering, landscape, structural engineering, interior design, and quantity surveying specialists. This team will be responsible for providing designs and technical specifications associated with the proposed works. The team will also provide input during the selection of a Principal Contractor and continue to provide support & through the post contract construction phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034429-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79932000 - Interior design services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 16:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034429-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034429-2026
  15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1610

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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