--- title: "School Estates - Strategic Briefing and Timetable Modelling" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-20" --- # School Estates - Strategic Briefing and Timetable Modelling Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council has initiated a public procurement tender titled "School Estates - Strategic Briefing and Timetable Modelling," focused on services in the general public services sector. This tender seeks a consultant to perform timetable analysis and space planning for two high schools within Renfrewshire. Located in Paisley, UK region UKM83, this project is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 17th April 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing electronic and written submissions as per the council's requirements. Prospective bidders should note that the project demands engagement through RIBA Stages 1 to 4, and the contract period extends for 270 days from the award date, starting 17th April 2026. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultants specializing in space planning and educational infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in accommodation scheduling and strategic engagement with stakeholders will find this a suitable venture. By connecting with key stakeholders, businesses can leverage this tender to build relationships that could lead to further projects. As the tender includes community benefits, participating firms can enhance their reputation by demonstrating social responsibility. The open procurement method favours businesses that can provide prompt electronic invoicing and ordering solutions, positioning themselves for successful tender submissions. ## Notice The Council require to appoint a consultant to undertake timetable analysis modelling (to determine existing utilisation of timetabled space, and model future curriculum and predicted number of future spaces, assuming an agreed frequency of use) and space planning for 2no. High Schools within Renfrewshire Council's school estate. The appointed Consultant will be required to undertake consultation and strategic engagement with key stakeholders to produce a schedule of accommodation and strategic briefing document for utilisation during design development through RIBA Stages 1 - 4 for each school. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council require to appoint a consultant to undertake timetable analysis modelling (to determine existing utilisation of timetabled space, and model future curriculum and predicted number of future spaces, assuming an agreed frequency of use) and space planning for 2no. High Schools within Renfrewshire Council's school estate. The appointed Consultant will be required to undertake consultation and strategic engagement with key stakeholders to produce a schedule of accommodation and strategic briefing document for utilisation during design development through RIBA Stages 1 - 4 for each school. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552138 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 79932000 - Interior design services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552138 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552138 School Estates - Strategic Briefing and Timetable Modelling - The Council require to appoint a consultant to undertake timetable analysis modelling (to determine existing utilisation of timetabled space, and model future curriculum and predicted number of future spaces, assuming an agreed frequency of use) and space planning for 2no. High Schools within Renfrewshire Council's school estate. The appointed Consultant will be required to undertake consultation and strategic engagement with key stakeholders to produce a schedule of accommodation and strategic briefing document for utilisation during design development through RIBA Stages 1 - 4 for each school. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826864. 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