--- title: "Architectural Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-656512dd-ead1-40e6-a4d9-bd5474187a17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-656512dd-ead1-40e6-a4d9-bd5474187a17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-656512dd-ead1-40e6-a4d9-bd5474187a17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-656512dd-ead1-40e6-a4d9-bd5474187a17.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-21" --- # Architectural Services Framework Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-656512dd-ead1-40e6-a4d9-bd5474187a17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-656512dd-ead1-40e6-a4d9-bd5474187a17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-656512dd-ead1-40e6-a4d9-bd5474187a17.json) ## Summary The Bath and North East Somerset Council has initiated a planning phase for the Architectural Services Framework procurement. This framework falls under the industry category of Architectural and related services, with a contract value of £4,500,000 in GBP. The engagement end date for this process is set for January 8, 2024. Bath and North East Somerset is located in the United Kingdom and covers an area of 136 square miles, centred around the city of Bath, a World Heritage City known for its cultural significance. This tender for Architectural Services Framework by Bath and North East Somerset Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in architectural services to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement process. The Council's objective is to establish a successful Architectural Services Framework to support its planning, building control, and various other functions within the region, offering a chance for growth and collaboration with the local authority. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice is for information only and is being published on a voluntary basis. This is not a call for competition and tender documents will not be available until w/c 8 January 2024. Please register your organisation in readiness for release of the tender documents at: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) is a unitary authority created on 1 April 1996 following the abolition of the County of Avon. The Council has responsibility for almost all local government functions within the district, including planning, building control, local roads, council housing, environmental health, markets & fairs, refuse collection, recycling, cemeteries & crematoria, leisure services, parks, and tourism. It is also responsible for education, social services, libraries, main roads, public transport, trading standards, waste disposal and strategic planning. B&NES covers an area of 136 square miles (352 km2), of which two thirds is green belt. It stretches from the outskirts of Bristol, south into the Mendip Hills and east to the southern Cotswold Hills and border of Wiltshire. The city of Bath is the principal settlement in the district. Bath developed as a spa resort in Georgian times and remains a major cultural tourism centre having gained World Heritage City status. Following the success of the former B&NES Architectural Design Services Framework agreement (DN430695), Bath and North East Somerset Council wish to establish a succession Architectural Services Framework. The next generation of the Architectural Services Framework is proposed to complement the Council's existing Design Services Frameworks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504bf5c5-9a65-493c-b6c1-38d8c7ae589d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | KEYNSHAM | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS31 1FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Keynsham North | | Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 12:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504bf5c5-9a65-493c-b6c1-38d8c7ae589d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504bf5c5-9a65-493c-b6c1-38d8c7ae589d 21st December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1b380de9-2b8d-ee11-8125-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bathnes.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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