Open31 days left · closes midday, Friday 30 October 2026

Architectural Services

Bedford College · Education

In brief

Bedford College is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £1,166,667 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 30 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 30 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 50% · Price 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts across the UK (from 1337 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Bedford College is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide Architectural Services in support of College projects. The appointed supplier will provide full architectural services for projects with values up to £5 million and, where required by the College, selected projects exceeding this value. The contract will be awarded for a period of four years.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 31 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,166,667 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 30 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091285-2026

About the buyer

Bedford CollegeLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Bedford College

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From notice 091285-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.