We understand the procurement processes and budget constraints of the public sector. Linvex delivers value for money without compromising on quality or compliance, and we have extensive experience working within framework agreements and public procurement regulations.

Understanding the Public Sector

Public sector organisations face distinctive challenges when it comes to their built environment:

  • Procurement requirements — public spending must comply with procurement regulations, often requiring competitive tendering and evaluation against pre-defined criteria
  • Value for money — every pound of public money must be demonstrably well spent
  • Accountability — projects are subject to audit and public scrutiny
  • Sustainability — growing requirements for carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and responsible material sourcing
  • Accessibility — public buildings must be fully accessible to all members of the community
  • Heritage considerations — many public buildings are listed or in conservation areas, requiring specialist sensitivity

What We Deliver

Council and Government Offices

Modern, efficient workspaces for civil servants and local government officers:

  • Open-plan layouts — maximising capacity and encouraging collaboration
  • Hot-desking and agile working — supporting flexible working patterns increasingly adopted in the public sector
  • Meeting rooms — including council chamber upgrades and committee meeting facilities
  • Kitchen and welfare facilities — comfortable staff areas that support wellbeing

Libraries and Community Hubs

Libraries are evolving into multi-purpose community spaces. We design and refurbish:

  • Flexible shelving systems — mobile and adjustable shelving to accommodate changing collections
  • Study and reading areas — quiet zones with appropriate lighting and acoustic treatment
  • IT provision — public access computers, Wi-Fi, and charging stations
  • Community meeting rooms — bookable spaces for local groups and events
  • Children’s areas — vibrant, safe, and engaging spaces for younger users

Customer Service Centres

Front-of-house spaces where the public interacts with local government:

  • Accessible reception areas — with hearing loops, clear signage, and wheelchair access
  • Interview and consultation rooms — acoustically private for sensitive conversations
  • Queuing management — layouts designed to manage visitor flow efficiently
  • Digital self-service — kiosks and terminals for online services

Education Properties

Many local authorities manage school estates. We deliver:

  • Classroom refurbishment — durable, safe, and inspiring learning environments
  • Staff offices — efficient administrative workplace for school support teams
  • Washroom upgrades — robust, hygienic, and accessible facilities

Sustainable Design

Public sector organisations are increasingly committed to reducing their carbon footprint:

  • LED lighting upgrades — reducing energy consumption by up to 70%
  • Insulation improvements — reducing heating demand in older buildings
  • Responsible material selection — FSC-certified timber, recycled content, and low-VOC finishes
  • Waste management — diverting construction waste from landfill through recycling and responsible disposal

Framework and Tender Compliance

We have extensive experience operating within public procurement frameworks:

  • Competitive tender responses — detailed, well-structured bids that meet evaluation criteria
  • Framework agreements — familiar with major construction frameworks used by local and central government
  • Social value — demonstrating community benefit through apprenticeship programmes, local labour, and sustainability commitments
  • Transparent pricing — open-book costing and detailed breakdowns that support audit requirements

Our Approach

  1. Engagement — responding to tender requirements or engaging through framework call-off
  2. Design — functional, value-engineered spaces that deliver the brief within budget
  3. Delivery — professional project management with clear reporting and stakeholder communication
  4. Compliance — all works carried out to building regulation standards with comprehensive documentation
  5. Handover — a complete, auditable record of the project including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranties

Why Choose Linvex

We have over 40 years of experience delivering public sector projects, from small council office refurbishments to major library and community hub transformations. We understand the unique governance, procurement, and accountability requirements of public sector work, and we deliver projects that represent excellent value for the communities they serve.