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Architectural services for various campus works

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Chichester College Group, for architectural services to support various campus works is complete. This contract is valued at £300,000 and was awarded under the Pagabo Professional Services 2024 framework. The contract covers a two-year appointment for architectural services at campuses located in West and East Sussex. These services include a comprehensive range of activities required for estate-related projects, following RIBA Stages 1-6, with an optional Stage 7. This direct award procedure, authorised without prior competitive bidding, was signed on 22nd December 2025, with ECE Architecture Ltd serving as the supplier.

The tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in architectural services, particularly those familiar with educational institutions and experienced in handling projects that span a multiline arrangement. Businesses equipped to deliver complex architectural solutions and engage with building regulations, visualisation, and community engagement will find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the rolling nature of project commissioning across the campuses, there is ongoing potential for growth and establishment of long-term relationships with a respected public sector buyer like Chichester College Group.

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Notice Title

Architectural services for various campus works

Notice Description

Direct award call-off under the Pagabo Professional Services 2024 framework (Ref: AVP-TEA-3001, Lot 10) for provision of architectural services to support various campus works across Chichester College Group. Services include RIBA Stages 1-6 (and optional Stage 7), feasibility, concept, developed and technical design, planning support, construction stage support and handover.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of architectural services under a two-year appointment to support a programme of various campus works across Chichester College Group. The scope covers the full range of RIBA stages as required for individual projects, including Stage 1 feasibility and briefing, Stage 2 concept design, Stage 3 developed design, Stage 4 technical design, Stage 5 construction support, and Stage 6 handover, with the option for Stage 7 post-occupation services where appropriate. The appointment will support a rolling programme of estate-related capital and maintenance projects across multiple campuses, with specific works defined and commissioned on a project-by-project basis throughout the term of the contract. Principal Designer services under CDM and Building Regulations, together with visualisation and community engagement activities, may be instructed as additional services depending on the requirements of each individual project.

Options: 1 x 12 Month Extension

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the Pagabo Professional Services Framework, which permits direct award to approved suppliers. The framework confirms that client organisations may Direct Award or Further Compete their requirement. In line with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the call-off followed the framework's established procedures. ECE Architecture is an approved supplier under the relevant professional services lot (CPV 71000000).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023313-2026
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20253 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
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1SB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECE ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

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