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 20263 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 2 Jun 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 7 Apr 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 13 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 LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- MANCHESTER
- Postcode
- M22 9TA
- Post Town
- 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
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043004-2026
11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041708-2026
7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028127-2026
26th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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