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Architectural Services

University of the West of England

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15 Apr 2026 at 16:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England in Bristol has completed the procurement process for the provision of architectural services, specifically focusing on RIBA Stage 2 due diligence. This contract falls within the services category and has been awarded to Expedite Design Services Limited, located in Cardiff, and is valued at £52,980 gross. The contract period was from 31 March 2026 to 1 April 2026. The procurement method used was 'direct' and was executed 'below threshold - without competition', indicating a streamlined process without the typical competitive bidding. The delivery is specifically tailored to the UK region, providing advisory architectural services to the buying organisation, a public authority sub-central government entity.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory architectural services, particularly those that can operate efficiently without the need for competition, for instance, small and medium-sized enterprises. Expedite Design Services Limited, a Cardiff-based SME, serves as an exemplar for how businesses with specialised expertise can successfully collaborate with academic institutions for high-value projects. Companies interested in similar opportunities might explore collaborations with educational institutions or other public authorities in the UK, noting the benefits of providing tailored, direct-to-client services that address specific projects or stages within the architectural domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services

Notice Description

Architectural Services - Exercise 1 - RIBA Stage 2 Due diligence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the West of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPEDITE DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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