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The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of Architectural Services for the

The Riverside Group

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13 Aug 2021 at 08:44

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06 Apr 2021 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited, a registered provider of social housing, is leading the "Architects Cutting Edge Framework" contract for architectural services aimed at residential-led development projects. This initiative is part of a consortium that includes seven other housing organisations. The procurement is structured as a selective process under the restricted procedure, with the framework agreement valued between £2.6 million to £3.2 million for the North West England lot and £875,000 to £1.3 million for the North East England and Yorkshire & Humber lot. The current procurement stage is active, and tender submissions are expected to have been completed by 7th May 2021 with invitations to the second stage, if applicable, planned for 25th May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those capable of delivering substantial residential and mixed-use development projects. Companies with qualifications accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and experience in acting as Lead Consultants will be well-positioned to compete. The framework aims to establish a collaborative environment among participating social housing providers, allowing successful bidders to potentially secure a place in a four-year agreement, thereby enhancing their capacity to undertake significant architectural contracts across various regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of Architectural Services for the

Notice Description

The Riverside Group ("Riverside") (a registered provider of social housing) is looking to procure through a restricted procedure, a panel of suitably-qualified providers of architectural services for the "Architects Cutting Edge Framework", a framework agreement for the supply of architectural and principal designer services for residential-led development projects to be executed by a consortium of 8 UK Registered Social Landlords.

Lot Information

Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

The Architects Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of architectural services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3 geographical lots. However, the CEF Consortium Members will reserve the right to use service providers successful on one geographical lot, within the same work stream, in another geographical lot, when no service provider within the geographical lot in question is available to undertake the relevant works and value for money can be established. The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Architects Cutting Edge Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the framework would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice. This Lot is for projects in North West England from Cheshire to Cumbria (the area as more accurately described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the "Lot 1 Regions"). Riverside is looking to establish a framework of providers of architectural services for significant development works in the Lot 1 Regions which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. sites for residential use; 2. mixed-use residential-led sites; 3. Mixed-use elements to include health facilities, education and community facilities, retail or commercial development; 4. Urban regeneration; 5. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and associated buildings for residential-led use; 6. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led use; 7. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for residential or mixed-use development; 8. Design and construction of homes; and 9. Self-build or custom build enabling as part of a larger development. As minimum requirements, Riverside will expect, amongst other things, that the successful bidders will: 1. be capable of delivering the services in accordance with the Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision), the RIBA Standard Conditions of Appointment for an Architect 2010 (2012 revision) and Plan of Work 2013 as published by the Royal Institute of British Architects or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field ("RIBA"); 2. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of architectural services; 3. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field; 4. be capable of acting as Lead Consultant and directing the design process, co-ordinating design of all constructional elements, including work by any consultants, specialists or suppliers on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 5. be capable of delivering the relevant services on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 6. be capable of delivering excellent customer care and an appreciation of the importance of maintaining clear and regular communication with clients at every stage of the project; and 7. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the terms of the Architect Scope of Service which are set out in the procurement documents. The full details of Riverside's minimum requirements will be set out in the ITT. The procurement will involve a two stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 restricted procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 4 years. The overall value of this lot is ?2,600,000 - ?3,200,000. Additional information: The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of excellent residential-led development projects across England.

North East England, Yorkshire & Humber

The Architect Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of architectural services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3 geographical lots. However, the CEF Consortium Members will reserve the right to use service providers successful on one geographical lot, within the same work stream, in another geographical lot, when no service provider within the geographical lot in question is available to undertake the relevant works and value for money can be established. The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Architects Cutting Edge Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the framework would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice. This Lot is for projects in North East England, Yorkshire (the area as more accurately described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the "Lot 2 Regions"). Riverside is looking to establish a framework of providers of architectural and principal designer services for significant development works in the Lot 2 Regions which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. sites for residential use; 2. mixed-use residential-led sites; 3. Mixed-use elements to include health facilities, education and community facilities, retail or commercial development; 4. Urban regeneration; 5. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and associated buildings for residential-led use; 6. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led use; 7. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for residential or mixed-use development; 8. Design and construction of homes; and 9. Self-build or custom build enabling as part of a larger development. As minimum requirements, Riverside will expect, amongst other things, that the successful bidders will: 1. be capable of delivering the services in accordance with the Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision), the RIBA Standard Conditions of Appointment for an Architect 2010 (2012 revision) and Plan of Work 2013 as published by the Royal Institute of British Architects or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field ("RIBA"); 2. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of architectural services; 3. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field; 4. be capable of acting as Lead Consultant and directing the design process, co-ordinating design of all constructional elements, including work by any consultants, specialists or suppliers on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 5. be capable of delivering the relevant services on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 6. be capable of delivering excellent customer care and an appreciation of the importance of maintaining clear and regular communication with clients at every stage of the project; and 7. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the terms of the Architect Scope of Service which are set out at in the procurement documents. The full details of Riverside's minimum requirements will be set out in the ITT. The procurement will involve a two stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 restricted procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 4 years. The overall value of this lot is ?875,000 - ?1,300,000. Additional information: The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of excellent residential-led development projects across England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a2ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71300000 - Engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£749,999 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Riverside Group
Additional Buyers

The Riverside Group Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AEW Architects & Designers Ltd

Bernard Taylor Partnerships Ltd

Dk ? Architects

Halsall Lloyd Partnership

John McCall Architects

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

Further Information

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