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title: "Design Lead for Linwood School Satellite Expansion"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
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# Design Lead for Linwood School Satellite Expansion

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688af

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is actively seeking a qualified architect for the "Design Lead for Linwood School Satellite Expansion" tender process. This initiative involves transforming the former Parkfield School site into a specialised campus catering to pupils with a range of special needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition. Set in Bournemouth, the project falls under the industry category of architectural design, consultative engineering, and construction consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently open using an open procedure method, with significant deadlines such as the end of the tender period on 27 May 2026 and prior inquiry closure on 15 May 2026. The contract, valued at £300,000 net, will commence on 13 July 2026 and run through to 12 June 2029.

This tender offers businesses proficient in architectural design and construction consultancy services an excellent opportunity for growth. It is particularly suited for firms with expertise in designing for educational settings and accommodating children with specialist needs. SMEs with the ability to meet specified insurance and technical requirements are encouraged to participate. This contract not only provides the potential for substantial revenue but also offers the chance to enhance reputation by delivering high-quality services in the education sector, thus enabling the winning bidder to secure further similar contracts in future.

## Notice

Linwood School is a Special School with the main campus (Linwood Campus) located on Alma Road in the Winton East Ward. Due to rising need for specialist places, the school has expanded into a number of satellite sites in Poole and Bournemouth and has also significantly increased the number of pupils on the main campus. The purpose of the project is to adapt the former Parkfield School site into a campus of Linwood Special School. The primary changes required are to adapt a building intended as an all-through school for mainstream pupils into a school for KS2 (aged 7-11) through to KS5 (aged 16-18) pupils with a variety of specialist needs including Autistic Spectrum Condition and Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs. This procurement exercise is to obtain the professional services of a suitably qualified architect to act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations and Principal Designer (as defined under the Building Safety Act 2022) and lead a team of specialist consultants from RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) to RIBA Stage 6 (Handover). The Design Lead, thus appointed will form part of the procurement team who, working alongside members of the council's in-house client team, will procure the services of the remaining professional advisors to design, specify and manage the proposed package of works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036665-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036665-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036665-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c3653241-4c3e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Associated tender documents https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please follow the below instructions to view all documentation and to express your interest in this opportunity. 1. https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ 2. Click "Search Latest Opportunities" 3. Search Reference: DN813337 4. Login and Register Interest Please note, all communications must be via the procurement platform.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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