Scope
Description
City of London Boys school: This contract is for the provision of design team services which will be split into 3 lots.
Lot 1 - Lead Consultant delivering Project Management, Contract Administrator/ Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, Building Surveying and Principal Designer (Building Regulations)
Lot 2- Architecture
Lot 3- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer
It is for an overall design programme of four years to support in the delivery of the schools improvement projects and maintenance works.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,825,000 excluding VAT
- £2,190,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 January 2026 to 19 January 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
If the associated works contract to deliver the designs is extended the professional services contract may be extended
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Construction related services
Description
Lead Consultant delivering Project Management, Contract Administrator/ Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, Building Surveying and Principal Designer (Building Regulations)
Lot value (estimated)
- £275,000 excluding VAT
- £330,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Architect
Description
Provision of architectural services
Lot value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer
Description
Provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering services
Lot value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Construction related services
Lot 2. Architect
Lot 3. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Range of technical questions |
Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Cost model |
Cost | 35% |
| Responsible procurement | Responsible procurement questions |
Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andrew Stirland
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
Email: CityProc.Operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government