Planning

GLA Architecture and Urbanisation Framework 4

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 20:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of initiating a tender titled "GLA Architecture and Urbanisation Framework 4." This procurement process falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive design framework for architectural, place-making, and urban planning services for the Greater London Authority Group and other public sector commissioning authorities. The framework agreement is expected to start on 30th September 2027 and conclude on 29th September 2031. The buying organisation, TfL, is based in London, UK, and future notices regarding this tender are anticipated by 31st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural and urban planning services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive and compliant design frameworks. Firms with expertise in business services like consulting and law can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a reputable organisation like TfL. Companies with strong capabilities in the specified CPV classifications, namely consulting and marketing services, are well-suited to compete, potentially expanding their business through impactful public sector projects. This framework not only promises potential revenue but also the prestige of contributing to noteworthy urban development initiatives in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLA Architecture and Urbanisation Framework 4

Notice Description

This new Panel will provide a comprehensive compliant design framework for use by the GLA Group and other public sector commissioning authorities for architectural, place-making and urban planning services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069972
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044681-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2027 - 29 Sep 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

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