--- title: "Architectural Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0421cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0421cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0421cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0421cd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-05" --- # Architectural Services Framework Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0421cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0421cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0421cd.json) ## Summary The Bath and North East Somerset Council is planning to establish an Architectural Services Framework for various projects in Bath and North East Somerset. This framework aims to support the council's goals, including achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and improving the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the area. The framework will involve up to 6 suppliers and is expected to last for 4 years. The tender documents will be available from the week commencing 8th January 2024. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses with experience in delivering architectural services within the RIBA Plan of Work framework. Suppliers should be able to provide creative yet cost-effective designs and support the council's sustainability objectives. Businesses prepared to offer Principal Designer services and collaborate with specialist sub-consultants will find this tender particularly relevant. The framework's focus on a broad spectrum of projects presents opportunities for companies looking to contribute to the development and enhancement of the Bath and North East Somerset area. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Bath and North East Somerset Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Architectural Services. Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking suppliers with demonstrable experience in delivering robust but creative designs that demonstrate good value for money. Successful suppliers will support Bath & North East Somerset to achieve their policy of net zero carbon by 2030 and improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area. Successful suppliers shall provide Architectural Services in accordance with the RIBA Plan of Work across a broad spectrum of projects on behalf of the Council. Where the scale, profile or nature of the scheme requires particular specialism, the suppliers will be required to procure specialist sub-consultants in order to deliver the service required. Successful suppliers should also be prepared to provide Principal Designer services as a core service unless agreed otherwise. It is anticipated that 6 suppliers will be awarded positions on this new framework. The anticipated framework duration is 4 years. Additional information: 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035802-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 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 | Not specified | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2023 at 14:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035802-2023 ## 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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