Planning

Architectural Services - Option Appraisal Sites

WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 16:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group Limited is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at appointing an architectural practice to support the redevelopment of several residential sites under the Wythenshawe Civic Centre regeneration programme in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified within the services industry, specifically into architectural and related services, is focused on all RIBA Stages, initially prioritising the early design stages. Interested parties can participate by registering their interest via the specified link before the scheduled preliminary market engagement deadline on 7th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for experienced architectural practices with a proven track record in large-scale residential development and a strong understanding of relevant regulatory requirements. The engagement is designed to attract organisations with the capacity and sector-specific knowledge pertinent to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes. Business growth opportunities are prevalent for firms capable of navigating a competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages that will progressively narrow down bidders until the final evaluation. This initiative promises substantial development prospects for firms aligning with the strategic ambition of the Wythenshawe Civic Centre regeneration programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services - Option Appraisal Sites

Notice Description

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 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.

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/028127-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

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