Tender

Architectural Services

LITTLE CHALFONT PARISH COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:09

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06 Jan 2026 at 18:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Little Chalfont Parish Council is seeking to procure architectural services, including landscaping and principal designer roles, to support the development of community amenities such as a pavilion, playground, paths, and parking facilities. This process is being conducted through an open procedure within the services procurement category, with a total contract value of £48,000. The council is operating under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the tender submission deadline is on 5th February 2026. The location for this project spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom, with some work requiring attendance at Little Chalfont Village Hall. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ends on 23rd January 2026, with the award period concluding by 12th March 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for firms specialising in architectural and construction services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions within RIBA Stages 0 to 3. Given the project's scope and the requirement for collaboration with planning consultants and engineers, companies with multidisciplinary expertise and a strong track record in public-sector projects will be well-positioned to compete. The tender calls for engagement with public consultations and planning agencies, providing a platform to showcase creative design solutions while fulfilling community objectives and fostering sustainable business growth through enhanced industry presence and network expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services

Notice Description

Stage 1 (Initiation to Pre-App) Provision of Architectural Services, Landscaping and Principal Designer services broadly covering RIBA Stages 0 to 2. The Council will separately employ a Planning Consultant. In 2025 we procured a typographical survey of the whole area and an ecology survey which are available to tenderers upon request. Assume that half of the monthly meetings will be held in your offices and the other half at the Village Hall. The outputs for the Pre-App should include the Pavilion, playground space (space and location only), paths, resurfaced car park, extended car parking area and adult exercise area (space and location only). As the Pavilion will exceed the current floorplate, you should allow for the production of 3 different schemes potentially covering single and two storey options. Include for presentation materials, attending the meeting with the Bucks Council planners and a feedback meeting with the council afterwards. Stage 2 (to Planning) Provision of Architectural Services, Landscaping and Principal Designer services broadly covering RIBA Stages 2 to 3 (or often referred to as 2+). The council will separately employ a Planning Consultant, MEPH Engineer, QS and Project Manager. Assume that half of the monthly meetings will be held in your offices and the other half at the Village Hall. After Stage 1, the Council will review the scope of the works in light of the pre-app and some early cost advice. This may necessitate a remodelling of one of the 3 schemes put to the planners. For the tender costing purposes, the council will build up a provisional sum based on assumed hours and the tenderers hourly rates. This stage includes a public consultation for residents, incorporating the publics comments into a design to submit for full planning. Include for presentation materials, attendance at the public consultation and planning meeting and a feedback meeting with the council afterwards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060079
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003444-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LITTLE CHALFONT PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clerk@littlechalfont-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLE CHALFONT
Postcode
HP8 4UD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common
Westminster Constituency
Chesham and Amersham

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