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Architectural Services Framework Agreement

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jul 2025 at 09:01

Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is actively seeking to establish an Architectural Services Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers to enhance its in-house capabilities. This open procurement process falls under the architectural and related services category, aimed at various projects under the Council's control, primarily located within South Ayrshire, UK (Region UKM94). Currently in the tender stage, the process started on 19th August 2024 and will conclude on 24th September 2024. The procurement method is open procedure, adhering to the legal framework set by CELEX:32014L0024. Interested tenderers must submit their bids electronically by 24th September 2024, with an award period commencing the same day.

This tender can be a significant opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those registered with the ARB and members of the RIBA, looking to expand their portfolio and enhance their credentials by working with a UK regional authority. With varied and intermittent outsourced workloads, firms specialising in architectural design and principal design services complying with CDM 2015 regulations will be well-suited to compete. The Framework Agreement potentially accommodates up to four participants, providing chances for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure contracts by demonstrating quality (40%) and price (60%) criteria. The recurring nature of the contract with the next cycle foreseen in May 2028 further offers ongoing business growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Architectural Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Architectural Services Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to set up a multi supplier Framework Agreement with suitably competent and experienced consultants to supplement their in-house provision and provide Architectural Services on various projects under the control of the Council's Professional Design Services Department. The Council's outsourced workload will be varied and intermittent. Architects successfully appointed to the framework will be required to act as Principal Designer in line with the current Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)

Renewal: +1 +1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0491af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037315-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AHR ARCHITECTS

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

LAWRENCE MCPHERSON ASSOCIATES

ROBERT POTTER AND PARTNERS

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