Tender

Westminster City Council Development Pipeline Programme Site A

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is initiating a procurement process for architectural and related services under the Development Pipeline Programme, Site A. The procurement opportunity, with reference SQ_30059, is active and involves services for RIBA Stages 0-1, with potential extension options up to RIBA Stage 4. The total contract value is GBP 2,350,000, and the contract period spans from 28 April 2025 to 30 September 2025. Interested suppliers must register on the City of Westminster Procurement and Contracts portal and submit their proposals by 19 February 2025 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architecture firms specialising in urban development and strategic planning. Businesses with expertise in producing strategic outline cases for development sites will find this a lucrative opportunity. The procurement process is selective, with a restricted procedure allowing for a competitive yet fair selection of candidates. Participation requires completing a selection questionnaire, with the top candidates receiving an invitation to tender. Firms looking to expand their project portfolio with high-value contracts from reputable local authorities like Westminster City Council are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Westminster City Council Development Pipeline Programme Site A

Notice Description

The Contract relates to architectural services for the Development Pipeline Programme, Site A. The services will cover RIBA Stages 0-1 with the option to extend up to RIBA Stage 4. The initial service will inform a strategic outline case for the development site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract relates to architectural services for the Development Pipeline Programme, Site A. The services will cover RIBA Stages 0-1 with the option to extend up to RIBA Stage 4. The initial service will inform a strategic outline case for the development site. Additional information: The documents are available on the Authority's Jaggaer e-Procurement Portal. The scheme is sensitive so a blinded brief is provided along with the scope of services. Candidates requiring additional information about the scheme will be required to submit a Confidentiality Agreement. This Selection Questionnaire is used to shortlist Candidates to invite to tender.

Renewal: The initial term covers RIBA Stage 0-1. Options to extend for each RIBA Stage is included, subject to project endorsement and internal governance approval. Programme is included in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001901-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£2,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Eric Desveaux
Contact Email
edesveaux@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076416000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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