Scope and Design Development for Early Years Renewal
Tender Overview
About this tender
Bayside City Council (Principal) is seeking submissions from suitably qualified Registered Architects with the requisite skills, experienced in Early Years and resources to undertake Architectural and Head Consultancy Services for the scope development and design as part of the Early Years Renewal FY 26/27 and 27/28. All references to the Head Consultant are inclusive of the Head Consultant and its subconsultants/ sub-contractors. The successful tenderer will be the Head Consultant and be responsible for managing of all sub-consultants and sub-contractors. This scope has been prepared to provide project information to Tenderers and define the requirements of the services required of a Head Consultant. Any questions about this request should be submitted through the "Question Forum" and not to any individual Council Officer. Should you wish to lodge a response please complete the Offer Form and submit it electronically by uploading to the e-tender system by the Closing Date and Time. Bayside City Council looks forward to receiving a submission from your organisation.
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