Barker Associates
Barker Associates publishes a dedicated feasibility-studies service line targeting academies, MATs and LAs. Engagements typically span RIBA Stage 0-2 with options appraisal, BB103/BB104 area schedule, Cost Plan A and a planning pre-app. The practice positions itself as a multidisciplinary in-house team for school capital work [source: Barker Associates, verified 2026-06-24].
Published scope
Barker Associates publishes a dedicated feasibility-studies service line targeting academies, MATs and LAs. Engagements typically span RIBA Stage 0-2 with options appraisal, BB103/BB104 area schedule, Cost Plan A and a planning pre-app. The practice positions itself as a multidisciplinary in-house team for school capital work [source: Barker Associates, verified 2026-06-24].
Regions and sectors
England-wide coverage from regional offices. Active across primary, secondary and SEN with MAT-wide condition packages a published specialism.
Fee posture
Quote-only. Day-rate against agreed scope; no published rate card. Typical Stage 0-2 multidisciplinary fee envelope on a primary scheme tracks the £18,500-£32,500 band; the practice would confirm a fixed fee against a scoped brief.
Framework status
Listed on CCS Construction Professional Services (RM6088). Active under multiple regional MAT frameworks.
When to shortlist
CIF condition bids (any of the brief templates). SEN place creation under BB104. MAT-wide condition programmes.