Construction Contract Leads
South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 15th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078869 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | - |
South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 15th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078869 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | - |
Scope
Reference
AM0002ARC
Description
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER 鈥� ROLE SPECIFICATION & PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Title: Gloucester Greyfriars Project
Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre and Former Pavilion Bowling Green
Appointment Period: December 2026 鈥� April 2028 鈥� Covering RIBA Sages 4-6
Client: Gloucester City Council
Total Project Funding: 拢11 million Levelling-Up Fund + Council / partner contributions
Cultural Hub Construction Budget - 拢6 million
Former Pavilion Green Construction Budget - 拢250,000
SECTION 1 鈥� ROLE PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Effective handover from previous principal designer (RIBA 0-3) to new principal designer, i.e. this role
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Strongly align with RIBA Standard Architectural Contract
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Ensure effective design coordination between the design team and principal contractor
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Maintain alignment with the Project Manager, Levelling-Up Fund programme, outputs and reporting requirements (usually once per month Design Team Meeting).
Greyfriars鈥檚 Project Principal Designer 鈥� Cultural Hub - Greyfriars
2
鈥� Deliver a sustainable design that is accessible, high-quality regeneration scheme that meets the vision for Greyfriars
鈥� Ensure full compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, planning conditions and accessibility standards
鈥� Ensure full integration with planning consultant on the final planning application relating to the cultural hub and former pavilion bowling green
3.0 Key Responsibilities
3.1 Handover from RIBA 3 to RIBA 4 - Transition Notes
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Ensure full clarity, continuity, and legal/regulatory compliance as we move from the current design team to the new Principal Designer.
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Manage the formal transition of the project from the outgoing design team, who have now reached completion of RIBA Stage 3 (Spatial Coordination), to the new Architect / Principal Designer, who will assume full responsibility for delivering RIBA Stages 4 (Technical Design), 5 (Construction), and 6 (Handover & Closeout).
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Our priority is to preserve all agreed design decisions, planning permissions, budget alignment, and stakeholder commitments 鈥� while ensuring a seamless handover with no gaps in information, compliance, or accountability.鈥�
Total value (estimated)
- 拢250,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 December 2026 to 21 May 2027
- 5 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Procontract ref - DN827336
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 December 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality questions - 80% | Quality | 80% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Lump sum price | Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Gloucester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNG-4413-GZXP
Gloucester City Council, Herbert Warehouse
The Docks
GL1 2EQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr John Bessant
Telephone: +44 1452396268
Email: john.bessant [at] gloucester.gov.uk
Website: /
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government