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Architect Framework for the South West Region

Sanctuary Housing Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jun 2026 at 12:23

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Sanctuary Housing Group has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for an architectural services contract in the South West region of England. This tender, titled "Architect Framework for the South West Region," falls under the industry category "Architectural and related services" and is classified under CPV code 71200000. The project involves developing former Cornwall Care sites with potential activities such as complete rebuilds and residential or commercial development. The framework agreement, which began on May 1, 2026, is valued at £1,320,000 and is set to run for four years until February 23, 2029. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring wide competition.

This framework provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, especially those with experience in comprehensive site development and the capacity to engage in multi-faceted redevelopment projects. The contract attracted significant interest, receiving 41 bids, all from SMEs within the UK, highlighting the potential for small and medium enterprises to engage competitively. Companies like BBA Architects Ltd, Co Create Architects, and Trewin Design Architects Ltd have been awarded the contract, indicating that firms with a strong portfolio in architectural and engineering services, particularly those adept in complete and residential rebuilds, stand a good chance in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architect Framework for the South West Region

Notice Description

The contract is to provide a framework of Architectural Services in the South West of England. This is a single-lot framework and successful suppliers must be able to demonstrate to Sanctuary they have the requisite capacity and experience to deliver the services outlined in this tender. The framework will last for a duration of four years up to a maximum date of 23 February 2029. The services will relate to a programme of developing former Cornwall Care sites, which will comprise: * Complete rebuild on site * Relocate and build * Residential rebuild on vacant Care sites * Other residential and/or commercial development opportunities

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to provide a framework of Architectural Services in the South West of England. This is a single-lot framework and successful suppliers must be able to demonstrate to Sanctuary they have the requisite capacity and experience to deliver the services outlined in this tender. The framework will last for a duration of four years up to a maximum date of 23 February 2029. The services will relate to a programme of developing former Cornwall Care sites, which will comprise: * Complete rebuild on site * Relocate and build * Residential rebuild on vacant Care sites * Other residential and/or commercial development opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057076-2026
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

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,320,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,320,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,320,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20263 months 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
Sanctuary Housing Group
Additional Buyers

Sanctuary Housing Association

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Architecture By Studio HIVE Trading as StudioHIVE Architects

BBA Architects Ltd

Co Create Architects

Grainge Architects Ltd

KWL Architects Limited

Rhodes Architects LLP

Saunders Boston Limited

Trewin Design Architects Ltd

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