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Architectural Design

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

11 May 2026 at 13:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

07 May 2026 at 09:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 16:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Manchester, UK, is spearheading a procurement process to engage architectural services for the redevelopment of residential sites under the Wythenshawe Regeneration Programme. The current procurement stage is the active tender process, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 2 June 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 20 May 2026. The competitive flexible procedure method is being employed, which involves multiple stages to shortlist and select suppliers. The contract, valued at £2.5 million GBP with a gross value of £3 million GBP, is set to commence on 14 August 2026 and potentially extend up to several years, subject to project progression.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for experienced architectural practices specialising in large-scale residential development to expand their portfolio. The project's scope covers comprehensive architectural services across all RIBA stages, initially focusing on early design and development phases. Businesses equipped with robust capacity, sector-specific knowledge, and a track record of handling similar sustainable development projects are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will gain the chance to contribute to a transformative urban regeneration agenda, potentially securing long-term partnerships with the Wythenshawe Community Housing Group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Design

Notice Description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is procuring architectural services to support the redevelopment of a number of existing residential sites as part of the wider Wythenshawe Regeneration Programme. The commission will involve appraisal, design development and progression of proposals for residential-led redevelopment, with the potential for services to extend into later delivery stages.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential to extend to delivery services over several years subject to proceeding with RIBA stage 3 onwards for 1 or more of the sites

Planning Information

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the potential appointment of an architectural practice to support the redevelopment of a number of residential sites within the wider Wythenshawe Civic Centre regeneration programme. The opportunity is expected to cover all RIBA Stages, initially focusing on early design stages, and forms part of a wider ambition to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes at scale. This notice is for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. WCHG's current intention is to procure these services via a competitive flexible procedure, likely comprising multiple stages to progressively reduce the number of bidders ahead of final evaluation. This engagement is specifically targeted at experienced architectural practices with proven expertise in large-scale residential development, strong understanding of relevant regulatory requirements, and demonstrable experience of delivering similar schemes. Only organisations with the appropriate capability, capacity, and sector-specific knowledge are encouraged to respond. If you are interested in registering your interest and completing the preliminary market engagement notice then please do so Via The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aa720fcc-2d29-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06759e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043004-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-6 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
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M22 9TA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Sharston
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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