OHH Launches Search for Primary School Design Team
Eastleigh Borough Council are inviting tenders for a consultancy team to design and deliver a new primary school as part of the new development. The contract forms part of a wider investment in education infrastructure.The vision is to create a high-quality, modern educational environment that supports both learning and wider community use. The design should reflect the values and character of the broader development, with particular attention to environmental considerations, planning constraints, and integration with the surrounding landscape.
The consultancy contract will cover all aspects of the design and delivery process. Eastleigh is open to proposals from either a single firm or a group of specialists working collaboratively. The tender will follow a competitive, flexible procedure, with submissions evaluated on quality and price. Following the first stage, which ends on the 5 June, the top five scoring teams will be invited to take part in an Interview which forms part of the second round of the process on either 14 or 15 July.
Tenders must be submitted via the South East Business Portal/ Find a Tender by midday on 5 June 2025. The preferred team is expected to be announced at the end of July 2025 following a 10-day standstill period. Full tender details and documentation are available at https://sebp.due-north.com.
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