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title: "Luton CDC Phase 2 Design Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcda"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Luton CDC Phase 2 Design Delivery Partner

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcda

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## Summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the "Luton CDC Phase 2 Design Delivery Partner" project. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 5th August 2026. The procurement utilised a direct award method due to the urgent timeline required for submission of the Full Business Case to NHS England by January 2027. This contract falls under the services category and pertains to architectural services. The new build facility will be located in Luton, United Kingdom, specifically in the region code UKH21. The contract period is scheduled to start on 18th August 2026 and end on 15th December 2026. This rapid progression is necessitated by the requirement to secure funding for the 2026/27 financial year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a speciality in architectural and design services, particularly those with a strong track record in healthcare projects. The contract, valued at approximately £612,888, opens doors for service providers adept at collaborating with redevelopment teams and clinical colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Suitable businesses will be those capable of working pragmatically to deliver high-quality design services within tight deadlines, ensuring successful project completion and facilitating further healthcare infrastructure developments. NBBJ LTD, a London-based SME, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the type of business suited to benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

The Trust is required an experienced design delivery partner to support the rapid progression of design development up to RIBA Stage 3, enabling submission of a Full Business Case (FBC) to NHS England (NHSE) by end of January 2027, for Luton CDC Phase 2. Phase 2 will comprise a new-build facility adjacent to the Phase 1 development. Total GIA is circa 2,200sqm. Due to the accelerated delivery timeline, the Trust requires a Lead Designer and Partner who can work collaboratively and pragmatically with the Trust's Redevelopment Team and clinical colleagues, who has a nationally recognised track record of delivering successful healthcare projects.

### Procurement Information

The project Short Form Business Case was originally planned for submission in late Spring following completion of the RIBA Stage 4 design. However, NHS England subsequently advised that, as the business case is seeking funding during the 2026/27 financial year, national approval must also be obtained within that same financial year. To meet this requirement, the business case must be submitted by the end of January, significantly reducing the available timeframe for completion of the design to RIBA 4 stage, preparation of the business case, internal governance, and the national approval process. This has created a time-critical requirement to ensure the programme remains on schedule and the funding opportunity is not jeopardised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074378-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2026 - 15 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £612,888 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU4 0DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Poets |
| Westminster constituency | Luton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074378-2026
- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074373-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074378-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074373-2026
  5th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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