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Pre-Market Engagement for Architect Consultancy Services Framework

SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sovereign Network Group is in the planning stage of a tender process for a Pre-Market Engagement for Architect Consultancy Services Framework. This opportunity is located in various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the South, and the West regions, as well as counties surrounding these areas. The procurement is under the services category, focusing specifically on architectural design services. The next stage includes completing the Pre-Market Engagement phase, as the due date for this engagement is set for 8 May 2026. Following the engagement, a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be released to selected respondents. The framework agreements are expected to commence on 1 October 2026 and will last for four years.

This tender provides extensive opportunities for business growth, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the inclusion of specific lots reserved for SMEs only. The Framework aims to establish a maximum of 30 agreements, divided into several lots. These include services such as Master Planning and Housing Architect Services, making it particularly suitable for architectural consultancy firms. SMEs that are well-versed in the regional characteristics or have experience working in urban development and architectural planning may stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, the procurement method involves mini-competitions or direct awards under the framework agreement, giving businesses a chance to showcase their quality and commercial competence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for Architect Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Market Engagement Questionnaire for Architects Consultancy Services Framework Agreement. Sovereign Network Group has advertised the Market Engagement Questions on the portal (https://in-tend.org/) (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sovereign/aspx/Home) and we have provided a Response document in the portal for you to complete your answers to the below questions, respond to the opportunity to provide Architects Consultancy Services. Sovereign Network Group is seeking to establish a maximum of 30 Framework Agreements for provision of Architects Consultancy Services across two main Lots with Lot two having 3 sub-lots (lots 3, 4, & 5) detail to be provided in tender documents), to be used by Sovereign Network Group and any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Special Purpose Vehicles; most of these are listed as: * Sovereign Housing Design and Build Limited (Company Number: 06195779) * Sovereign Housing Developments Limited (Company Number: 07233624) * Sovereign Advances Limited (Company Number: 06927929) * Sovereign Housing Capital plc (Company Number: 06992513) * Sovereign Living Limited (FCA Registration Number: 26400R) * Sovereign Housing Partnerships Limited (Company Number: 07174978) * Sovereign Housing Property Services Limited (Company Number: 08758536) * Spectrum Premier Homes Limited (Company Number: 02914932) * SNG Community Foundation (Company Number: 15863401) * Network Homes Investments Limited (Company Number: 6105444) * Network Affordable Developments Limited (Company Number: 9038196) * Network Treasury Services Limited (Company Number: 6424065) * Network New Build Limited (Company Number: 4076854) * SW9 Community Housing (Company Number: 9574528) * This list may be amended throughout the duration of the framework period, as we may need to add other Joint Ventures (JV's) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV's). It is expected that the Framework Agreements will commence on approximately 1 October 2026 and last for a period of 4 years. Each Architects Consultancy Services Framework Agreement, is anticipated to be divided into the following five Lots: * Lot 1 - Master Planning Architect Services shared across all three SNG Regions / Localities (West, South, London & East). (These Regions are not exclusive, as we reserve the right to include Counties and surrounding areas outside the defined areas should requirements emerge during the Framework Term) * Lot 2 -Housing Architect Services shared across all three SNG Regions. / Localities (West, South, London & East). (These Regions are not exclusive, as we reserve the right to include Counties and surrounding areas outside the defined areas should requirements emerge during the Framework Term). Note: Lot 2 has additionally three sub-lots for Housing Architect Services (Reserved for SME's only) specific to each of the three SNG Regions / Localities, where local knowledge is required. Example - we reserve the right to compete the requirements for Lot 2 with Consultants across all Regions with Consultants in Lot 3 West Region, when the requirement is for West Region.) * Lot 3 - Housing Architect Services West Region / Localities (Reserved for SME's only). (These Regions are not exclusive, as we reserve the right to include Counties and surrounding areas outside the defined areas should requirements emerge during the Framework Term). * Lot 4 - Housing Architect Services South Region / Localities (Reserved for SME's only). (These Regions are not exclusive, as we reserve the right to include Counties and surrounding areas outside the defined areas should requirements emerge during the Framework Term). * Lot 5 - Housing Architect Services London & East Region / Localities (Reserved for SME's only). (These Regions are not exclusive, as we reserve the right to include Counties and surrounding areas outside the defined areas should requirements emerge during the Framework Term). SME definition: SME stands for Small and Medium-sized Enterprise, referring to businesses whose personnel numbers and turnover fall below certain thresholds. In the UK, an SME generally has fewer than 250 employees, and an annual turnover under EUR50 million. SMEs are categorized into micro (fewer than 10 employees), small (fewer than 50 employees), and medium-sized (fewer than 250 employees). Information regarding our office locations in southern England is shown in the locations map attached. Responses to the Pre-Market Engagement will inform the next stages of the process. This will include the release of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, and the release of an Invitation to Tender for those who qualify. Our intention is to evaluate responses and award a maximum of 30 Framework Agreements across all Lots (details to be provided in the tender documents), which will be ranked based on quality and commercial responses to the ITT. Each Call-Off will be appointed under the Framework Agreement. The Call Off documents will inform the specific needs for the location and task. The process of appointment will be based on either * Mini Competition (with specific responses to the Call Off documents), or * Direct Award. Details of the Call-Off appointment arrangements, will be included in the Invitation to Tender documents. There is no guarantee of work. We anticipate release of the Consultancy Services framework opportunity, being advertised on In-Tend portal (https://in-tend.org/) in May 2026.

Planning Information

Completion of the Pre-Market Engagement phase using the Form provided. Later stages will include completion and return of the PSQ (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) and the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents to selected respondents. Note: Lot 2 has additionally three sub-lots for Housing Architect Services (Reserved for SME's only) specific to each of the three SNG Regions / Localities, where local knowledge is required. Example - we reserve the right to compete the requirements for Lot 2 with Consultants across all Regions with Consultants in Lot 3 West Region, when the requirement is for West Region.) The mini competition process will be outlined in the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040497-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
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
SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI6 Outer London - South, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire, TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

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Notice Documents

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