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Barker Associates

Authored by Oliver Wakefield-Smith, Founder of Digital Signet. Working from RIBA Plan of Work 2020, RICS NRM1, BB103/BB104 and ESFA CIF 2026-27 rules.

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.

Last reviewed against CIF 2026-27 round, RIBA POW 2020 and BB103/BB104 on 24 June 2026.