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Architect services

Canterbury City Council

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:43

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30 Jun 2026 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is procuring architectural and related services for work delivered in Kent. The requirement is to appoint up to three suitable suppliers to provide architect services to the council. The services are classified as architectural and related services and fall within the services category. The procurement is intended for organisations able to support the council with professional architectural expertise across its requirements. Suppliers will need to work with Canterbury City Council as the public-sector client and deliver services in the Kent area. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to architectural practices and consultancy businesses with the resources and professional capability to provide these services.

The process has reached tender: Canterbury City Council invited offers through an open procedure. Expressions of interest and tender documents must be submitted electronically through the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 31 July 2026; the recorded enquiry deadline is 12:00 on 12 August 2026. The tender period ends at 12:00 on 12 August 2026, and the award decision is due by 17 August 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with an option for two further one-year extensions at the council’s discretion, subject to satisfactory performance. The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT, or £360,000 including VAT. Price carries 40% and quality 60%.

This opportunity suits architectural practices and multidisciplinary design consultancies that can provide architect services to a local authority and demonstrate strong service quality. The 60% quality weighting means technical approach, professional delivery and the ability to meet the council’s requirements are more important in evaluation than price alone. Up to three suppliers may be appointed, which may suit firms seeking a place on a small supplier panel rather than a single-provider arrangement. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs, so smaller practices with relevant public-sector or comparable architectural experience can consider competing. Suppliers should be able to operate through the Kent Business Portal and submit tender information electronically in English.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architect services

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint up to 3 suitable suppliers for the provision of Architect services. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a period of a further 2 x 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 31 July 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: May be extended for a period of a further 2 x 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067272-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
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
Canterbury City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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