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Framework Contract in relation to Design Services for City of York Council Housing Investment Projects and Programmes

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Nov 2025 at 09:21

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 14:12

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the City of York Council focuses on securing a Framework Contract for Design Services concerning their Housing Investment Projects and Programmes. This undertaking falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, relevant to sub-central government public authorities. Located in York, the procurement applies the open procedure method, inviting broad participation. Notably, timelines include a contract period planned from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2028, with a potential extension to 1st January 2030. The stage is currently in the award phase, following the tender's completion, and identified winners have been selected, pending formal contract signings scheduled for 8th December 2025. The overall contract holds an estimated value of £700,000, with deadlines for the bidding and awarding processes already having elapsed, having concluded in late 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural and design services. The procurement allows for the entry of up to five participants under the framework scheme, using a competitive price-to-quality evaluation ratio of 40:60, which can be advantageous for businesses offering high-standard creative solutions. The involvement in a high-profile project such as housing investment in York would enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its public sector standing. Moreover, the opportunity for renewal ensures continuity, allowing successful bidders to establish a longstanding relationship with the City of York Council and potentially secure future contracts as they arise.

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Notice Title

Framework Contract in relation to Design Services for City of York Council Housing Investment Projects and Programmes

Notice Description

Framework Contract in relation to Design Services for City of York Council Housing Investment Projects and Programmes - Design works for City of York Council

Lot Information

Architectural Designer

Architectural Design Services

Options: Lot 1 - Architectural Designer Lot 2 - Principal Designer *Maximum number of suppliers on a Lot 1 - Architectural Designer is 3 and maximum number of suppliers on Lot 2 - Principal Designer is 2 suppliers

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

Principal Designer

Principal Design Services

Options: Lot 1 - Architectural Designer Lot 2 - Principal Designer *Maximum number of suppliers on a Lot 1 - Architectural Designer is 3 and maximum number of suppliers on Lot 2 - Principal Designer is 2 suppliers

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077934-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AHR ARCHITECTS

ALIGN PROPERTY PARTNERS

SYCAMORE SQUARE GROUP

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