UKRI-6045 Child friendly temporary accommodation consultancy

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Published: May 20, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 100,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 22, 2026.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

UKRI seeks to appoint a people-centred design organisation to develop an evidence based design stage concept for a low cost replicable model of a child friendlier temporary accommodation for families. The focus will be on developing design principles, layouts and specifications that can be transferred and applied across different temporary accommodation settings. The project will involve: engaging with the local community; designing child-friendly adaptations to the building and producing a clear, transferable design pack. To access this opportunity please click here: https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000B4rqbMAB&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= Please note the following steps for accessing this opportunity via the Atamis eSourcing platform: 1. Log in or create an account here: https://ukri2.my.site.com 2. Navigate to the opportunity in the Find an Opportunity section of the site or via the direct access link above. 3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the tender documentation without registering an interest). 4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site. 5. Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab.. CPV: Specialty design services (79930000). Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: CF-0008500DQH00000CdCC52AN. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued 368 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 328 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Research & Innovation, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £100,000 - £100,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CF-0008500DQH00000CdCC52AN when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 22, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.