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BRIT School Masterplan
A strategic masterplanning commission to guide the long-term redevelopment, refurbishment and potential expansion of The BRIT School campus in Croydon.
The BRIT School is procuring a multi-disciplinary design and technical advisory team to develop a long-term strategic site masterplan for its campus in Croydon, South London. The work will establish a 20+ year vision for the school estate, addressing constrained site conditions, ageing infrastructure and the need for expanded specialist facilities for performing and creative arts education. The commission is structured in three phases: Phase 1 (May–October 2026) will undertake site analysis, feasibility studies and a strategic masterplan (RIBA Stages 0–1); Phase 2 (Nov 2026–Mar 2027) will develop outline design proposals to RIBA Stage 2 with a costed development strategy and funding narrative; and Phase 3 (Mar–May 2027) will prepare materials to support a fundraising campaign and refine development plans. The project may include refurbishment of existing buildings, upgrades to M&E systems and accessibility, and potentially a new building to support additional teaching, rehearsal and performance facilities.
Location
Sector
education
Intervention
Strategic masterplanning with potential refurbishment and new-build development.
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
PQQ
Deadline
26 March 2026
Project Value/Scale
£8m – £20m dependent on scope of idenitified works
Consultant Team
The school is seeking a multi-disciplinary team led by an architect to undertake strategic masterplanning and feasibility work. Likely core roles include:
Lead Architect / Masterplanner
Education design specialist
Cost consultant / Quantity Surveyor
M&E engineering consultant
Sustainability / environmental consultant
Stakeholder engagement / consultation specialist
Planning or development advisor
Lead Architect / Masterplanner
Education design specialist
Cost consultant / Quantity Surveyor
M&E engineering consultant
Sustainability / environmental consultant
Stakeholder engagement / consultation specialist
Planning or development advisor
Submission Criteria
A maximum of 4 organisations will be invited to the ITT.
Mandatory Pass / Fail information
Organisation details and contact information
Company registration and VAT details
Company accounts / turnover for last 3 years
Declaration of solvency
Legal compliance and health & safety information
Environmental, anti-bribery and modern slavery policies
Insurance details
Safeguarding / DBS evidence
Technical Assessment (Scored)
Applicants must submit a single PDF (max 15 A4 pages) addressing the following criteria:
Arts and Education Sector Experience – 40%
Two case studies of school masterplans or education developments (ideally arts-focused)
Demonstrate experience working on constrained sites
Maximum 2 A4 pages per case study
Project Team – 30%
CVs of the Lead Architect and wider team
Maximum 4 A4 pages
Stakeholder Engagement – 20%
Approach to engagement with students, staff, parents, communities and planning authorities
Up to 500 words (max 2 A4 pages)
Fee – 10%
Fixed fee for Phase 1
Estimated fee range for Phases 2 and 3