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title: "The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of Architectural Services for the"
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# The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of Architectural Services for the

Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a2ab

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## Summary

The Riverside Group Limited, a registered provider of social housing, is leading the "Architects Cutting Edge Framework" contract for architectural services aimed at residential-led development projects. This initiative is part of a consortium that includes seven other housing organisations. The procurement is structured as a selective process under the restricted procedure, with the framework agreement valued between £2.6 million to £3.2 million for the North West England lot and £875,000 to £1.3 million for the North East England and Yorkshire & Humber lot. The current procurement stage is active, and tender submissions are expected to have been completed by 7th May 2021 with invitations to the second stage, if applicable, planned for 25th May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those capable of delivering substantial residential and mixed-use development projects. Companies with qualifications accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and experience in acting as Lead Consultants will be well-positioned to compete. The framework aims to establish a collaborative environment among participating social housing providers, allowing successful bidders to potentially secure a place in a four-year agreement, thereby enhancing their capacity to undertake significant architectural contracts across various regions.

## Notice

The Riverside Group ("Riverside") (a registered provider of social housing) is looking to procure through a restricted procedure, a panel of suitably-qualified providers of architectural services for the "Architects Cutting Edge Framework", a framework agreement for the supply of architectural and principal designer services for residential-led development projects to be executed by a consortium of 8 UK Registered Social Landlords.

### Lot Information

Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

The Architects Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of architectural services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3 geographical lots. However, the CEF Consortium Members will reserve the right to use service providers successful on one geographical lot, within the same work stream, in another geographical lot, when no service provider within the geographical lot in question is available to undertake the relevant works and value for money can be established. The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Architects Cutting Edge Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the framework would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice. This Lot is for projects in North West England from Cheshire to Cumbria (the area as more accurately described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the "Lot 1 Regions"). Riverside is looking to establish a framework of providers of architectural services for significant development works in the Lot 1 Regions which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. sites for residential use; 2. mixed-use residential-led sites; 3. Mixed-use elements to include health facilities, education and community facilities, retail or commercial development; 4. Urban regeneration; 5. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and associated buildings for residential-led use; 6. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led use; 7. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for residential or mixed-use development; 8. Design and construction of homes; and 9. Self-build or custom build enabling as part of a larger development. As minimum requirements, Riverside will expect, amongst other things, that the successful bidders will: 1. be capable of delivering the services in accordance with the Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision), the RIBA Standard Conditions of Appointment for an Architect 2010 (2012 revision) and Plan of Work 2013 as published by the Royal Institute of British Architects or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field ("RIBA"); 2. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of architectural services; 3. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field; 4. be capable of acting as Lead Consultant and directing the design process, co-ordinating design of all constructional elements, including work by any consultants, specialists or suppliers on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 5. be capable of delivering the relevant services on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 6. be capable of delivering excellent customer care and an appreciation of the importance of maintaining clear and regular communication with clients at every stage of the project; and 7. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the terms of the Architect Scope of Service which are set out in the procurement documents. The full details of Riverside's minimum requirements will be set out in the ITT. The procurement will involve a two stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 restricted procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 4 years. The overall value of this lot is ?2,600,000 - ?3,200,000. Additional information: The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of excellent residential-led development projects across England.

North East England, Yorkshire & Humber

The Architect Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of architectural services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3 geographical lots. However, the CEF Consortium Members will reserve the right to use service providers successful on one geographical lot, within the same work stream, in another geographical lot, when no service provider within the geographical lot in question is available to undertake the relevant works and value for money can be established. The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Architects Cutting Edge Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the framework would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice. This Lot is for projects in North East England, Yorkshire (the area as more accurately described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the "Lot 2 Regions"). Riverside is looking to establish a framework of providers of architectural and principal designer services for significant development works in the Lot 2 Regions which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. sites for residential use; 2. mixed-use residential-led sites; 3. Mixed-use elements to include health facilities, education and community facilities, retail or commercial development; 4. Urban regeneration; 5. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and associated buildings for residential-led use; 6. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led use; 7. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for residential or mixed-use development; 8. Design and construction of homes; and 9. Self-build or custom build enabling as part of a larger development. As minimum requirements, Riverside will expect, amongst other things, that the successful bidders will: 1. be capable of delivering the services in accordance with the Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision), the RIBA Standard Conditions of Appointment for an Architect 2010 (2012 revision) and Plan of Work 2013 as published by the Royal Institute of British Architects or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field ("RIBA"); 2. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of architectural services; 3. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this field; 4. be capable of acting as Lead Consultant and directing the design process, co-ordinating design of all constructional elements, including work by any consultants, specialists or suppliers on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 5. be capable of delivering the relevant services on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework; 6. be capable of delivering excellent customer care and an appreciation of the importance of maintaining clear and regular communication with clients at every stage of the project; and 7. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the terms of the Architect Scope of Service which are set out at in the procurement documents. The full details of Riverside's minimum requirements will be set out in the ITT. The procurement will involve a two stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 restricted procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 4 years. The overall value of this lot is ?875,000 - ?1,300,000. Additional information: The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of excellent residential-led development projects across England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £749,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP |
| Additional buyers | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L24 8RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Garston |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AEW ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS; BERNARD TAYLOR PARTNERSHIPS; DK ? ARCHITECTS; HALSALL LLOYD PARTNERSHIP; JOHN MCCALL ARCHITECTS; MICHAEL DYSON ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2021
- 6 Apr 2021 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006970-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.riverside.org.uk
- https://riversource.wax-live.com/S2C
- https://www.riverside.org.uk

## Provenance

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