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Central Somers Town Phase 3 for Architectural Design Services Appointment (RIBA Stages 2 - 6)

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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18 Nov 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has completed the procurement process for the Central Somers Town Phase 3 Architectural Design Services Appointment, covering RIBA Stages 2-6. This contract, which falls under the services category, specifically focuses on architectural design services in the UKI31 region, London. The process, without prior publication of a call for competition, utilised a direct award from the Greater London Authority's Architecture and Urbanism Framework, valued at GBP 158,586, and was signed on 24th July 2025. The procurement was completed through a limited procedure, and the award has been made to Adam Khan Architects Ltd. The competitive criteria placed significant emphasis on quality (80%) and price (20%).

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those with a focus on delivering quality residential design for social and affordable housing. Companies with previous experience in urban development and collaborations with regional or local authorities would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Additionally, SMEs in the architectural design sector can explore leveraging frameworks like the GLA's A+U Framework to access similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Central Somers Town Phase 3 for Architectural Design Services Appointment (RIBA Stages 2 - 6)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Architectural Services through RIBA working Stages 2-6 to develop the scheme for Phase 3 of the Central Somers Town development. The architectural design services are required for the design of a residential block, specifically for the design of between 35-50 homes, all of which will for either be for social rent or affordable homes. The consented scheme includes a commercial unit at the ground floor, but currently an option to include maisonettes at the ground floor is being reviewed to maximise the provision of affordable homes in this central London location.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition from Lot 8: Housing and Mixed Use from the Greater London Authority's Architecture and Urbanism (A+U) Framework.

Procurement Information

The procurement was undertaken using a direct award via the GLA Framework, which is a compliant framework under PCR2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e33d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074740-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,586 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Roopam Bhachu
Contact Email
roopam.bhachu@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079746384

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADAM KHAN ARCHITECTS

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