Notice Information
Notice Title
WPB - Architect and Engagement Consultant Services
Notice Description
The Westborough & Park Barn Better Homes Programme is an Authority-led initiative to prepare a long-term strategy for improving the area's housing, sustainability, and community infrastructure. Phase 1 will focus on developing an evidence-based improvement strategy shaped through meaningful and inclusive community engagement. The outcomes of this phase will guide potential future works, which may include housing upgrades, redevelopment opportunities, the delivery of additional Authority housing, and enhancements to public spaces and local facilities. The Phase 1 strategy is expected to form a strategic framework setting out agreed principles, priorities and delivery parameters to inform subsequent delivery phases. The precise geographic boundary of the Programme area has not yet been fixed. The boundary will be confirmed during Phase 1 following further feasibility analysis and engagement with residents. Based on current estimates, the strategy is expected to cover an area comprising just under 1,000 homes, approximately two-thirds of which are owned by the Authority.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-064ecf
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012791-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
71315200 - Building consultancy services
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
- 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
- GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@guildford.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GUILDFORD
- Postcode
- GU2 4BB
- Post Town
- Guildford
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ25 West Surrey
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Guildford
- Electoral Ward
- St Nicolas
- Westminster Constituency
- Guildford
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012791-2026
12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
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Suppliers must submit their tenders by completing the Annexes to Tender Response Document of the PSQ and ITT. Completed tenders must be submitted using the e-Sourcing Portal. Suppliers should ensure that they allow plenty of time to upload the tender response, particularly where there are large documents. If bidders have any problems with the e-Sourcing Portal, they should contact the helpdesk via the online Help Centre at support@in-tend.com or calling 0845 5578079. As noted above, any tender received after the deadline may not be considered. The e-Sourcing Portal can be accessed at SE Shared Services eSourcing Portal. All communications (including submission of tenders) should be carried out via the e-Sourcing Portal.
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