Scope
Reference
WCPR-181
Description
Weston College Group is a college of further and higher education providing education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners across the country. The college puts the learner first and is entrepreneurial in its approach and innovative in its thinking. The college is ambitious and aspirational and is responsive to the needs of students, staff, businesses, and the community.
The successful contractors will be required to provide project support that meet the requirements of the specification from the contract commencement, across the following Lots:
• Lot 1 - MES consultant services
• Lot 2 - Lead Designer, Architect & Principal Designer
• Lot 3 - Civil & Structural Consultant
• Lot 4 - Planning Consultant
The Construction Training Centre at Locking Head Drove, Locking Parklands, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7NA (CTC) was constructed six years ago on a leasehold site owned by North Somerset Council. The lease is due to expire, and the college are planning to dismantle and reinstall the buildings on a new greenfield site.
Total value (estimated)
- £204,000 excluding VAT
- £244,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 September 2025 to 18 September 2026
- Possible extension to 1 October 2027
- 2 years, 13 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract length will be dependent of progress of works.
There will be an initial 12 month contract, which can be extended to allow for work and associated services to be completed.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Tender submissions are invited for one, multiple, or all of the four Lots. Bidders may submit proposals for individual Lots or a combination thereof; however, each Lot will be evaluated independently.
Lot 1. MES consultant services
Description
Weston College Group is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified MES consultant. The appointment will run from September 2025.
Services required during the term of the consultancy contract will include, but not limited to, the following:
1. To agree a fee scale (up to RIBA stage 5) against an agreed scope of services. Note - the costs/scale of fees set out in the live project included in the tender submission, shall be used as a template for agreeing future fees.
2. Assisting the college to identity sources of capital works grant funding relating to this project.
3. To agree the client brief and work with the Capital Works SCWPM (CWPM) and the wider design team to identify key milestones and costs.
4. Providing input into application for grants relating to this project.
5. Working up "spade ready" capital works schemes.
6. Providing services as the MES consultant, - work will cover all relevant services between RIBA stages 1 - 5.
7. Leading the wider design team.
8. Assisting with the preparation of tender documents.
9. Providing input on tender documents when required relating to this project.
10. Advising on the suitability and selection of specialist consultants to deliver capital projects (alongside the core team).
11. Meeting regularly with college senior managers.
12. Providing guest lecturing/speaking slots (allow for 3 x 2 hr slots during the duration of the contract term) related to the FE/HE built environment curriculum.
Lot value (estimated)
- £45,000 excluding VAT
- £54,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lead Designer, Architect and Principal Designer
Description
Weston College Group is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Lead Designer, Architect & Principal Designer. The appointment will run from September 2025.
Services required during the term of the consultancy contract will include, but not limited to, the following:
1. To agree a fee scale (up to RIBA stage 5) against an agreed scope of services. Note - the costs/scale of fees set out in the live project included in the tender submission, shall be used as a template for agreeing future fees.
2. Assisting the college to identity sources of capital works grant funding.
3. To agree the client brief and work with the Capital Works SCWPM (CWPM) and the wider design team to identify key milestones and costs.
4. Providing input into application for grants.
5. Working up "spade ready" capital works schemes.
6. Providing services as the Lead Designer, Architect & Principal Designer, work will cover all relevant services between RIBA stages 1 - 6.
7. Leading the wider design team.
8. Assisting with the preparation of tender documents.
9. Advising on the suitability and selection of specialist consultants to deliver capital projects (alongside the core team).
10. Meeting regularly with college senior managers.
11. Providing guest lecturing/speaking slots (allow for 3 x 2 hr slots during the duration of the contract term) related to the FE/HE built environment curriculum.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Civil & Structural Consultant on behalf of Weston College Group
Description
Weston College Group is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Civil & Structural consultant. The appointment will run from September 2025.
Services required during the term of the consultancy contract will include, but not limited to, the following:
1. To agree a fee scale (up to RIBA stage 5) against an agreed scope of services. Note - the costs/scale of fees set out in the live project included in the tender submission, shall be used as a template for agreeing future fees.
2. Assisting the college to identity sources of capital works grant funding.
3. To agree the client brief and work with the Capital Works SCWPM (CWPM) and the wider design team to identify key milestones and costs.
4. Providing input into application for grants.
5. Working up "spade ready" capital works schemes.
6. Providing services as the CIVIL & Structural consultant,- work will cover all relevant services between RIBA stages 1 - 5.
7. Leading the wider design team.
8. Assisting with the preparation of tender documents.
9. Advising on the suitability and selection of specialist consultants to deliver capital projects (alongside the core team).
10. Meeting regularly with college senior managers.
11. Providing guest lecturing/speaking slots (allow for 3 x 2 hr slots during the duration of the contract term) related to the FE/HE built environment curriculum.
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Planning Consultant services
Description
Weston College Group is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Planning consultant. The appointment will run from September 2025.
Services required during the term of the consultancy contract will include, but not limited to, the following:
1. To agree a fee scale (up to RIBA stage 5) against an agreed scope of services. Note - the costs/scale of fees set out in the live project included in the tender submission, shall be used as a template for agreeing future fees.
2. Assisting the college to identity sources of capital works grant funding.
3. To agree the client brief and work with the Capital Works SCWPM (CWPM) and the wider design team to identify key milestones and costs.
4. Providing input into application for grants.
5. Working up "spade ready" capital works schemes.
6. Providing services as the Planning consultant, - work will cover all relevant services between RIBA stages 1 - 5.
7. Leading the wider design team.
8. Assisting with the preparation of tender documents.
9. Advising on the suitability and selection of specialist consultants to deliver capital projects (alongside the core team).
10. Meeting regularly with college senior managers.
11. Providing guest lecturing/speaking slots (allow for 3 x 2 hr slots during the duration of the contract term) related to the FE/HE built environment curriculum.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,000 excluding VAT
- £10,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. MES consultant services
Lot 2. Lead Designer, Architect and Principal Designer
Lot 3. Civil & Structural Consultant on behalf of Weston College Group
Lot 4. Planning Consultant services
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All clarifications MUST be directed through WCGTender@weston.ac.uk, do not contact any of the project team directly, otherwise you will be disqualified from the tender process.
Bidders are advised that a tender shall only be considered when;
1. All requirements of the tender documentation are completed and returned.
2. It is submitted back to Weston College Group via email to WCGTender@weston.ac.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost analysis | Price | 40% |
| CAPABILITY, ORGANISATIONAL & OPERATIONAL METHODS | Quality | 20% |
| Interview | Quality | 20% |
| TECHNICAL REFERENCE | Quality | 15% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Weston College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007459
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXW-8796-BVPP
Knightstone Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2AL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government