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title: "Architectural Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0491af"
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# Architectural Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0491af

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is actively seeking to establish an Architectural Services Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers to enhance its in-house capabilities. This open procurement process falls under the architectural and related services category, aimed at various projects under the Council's control, primarily located within South Ayrshire, UK (Region UKM94). Currently in the tender stage, the process started on 19th August 2024 and will conclude on 24th September 2024. The procurement method is open procedure, adhering to the legal framework set by CELEX:32014L0024. Interested tenderers must submit their bids electronically by 24th September 2024, with an award period commencing the same day.

This tender can be a significant opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those registered with the ARB and members of the RIBA, looking to expand their portfolio and enhance their credentials by working with a UK regional authority. With varied and intermittent outsourced workloads, firms specialising in architectural design and principal design services complying with CDM 2015 regulations will be well-suited to compete. The Framework Agreement potentially accommodates up to four participants, providing chances for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure contracts by demonstrating quality (40%) and price (60%) criteria. The recurring nature of the contract with the next cycle foreseen in May 2028 further offers ongoing business growth prospects.

## Notice

Architectural Services Framework Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to set up a multi supplier Framework Agreement with suitably competent and experienced consultants to supplement their in-house provision and provide Architectural Services on various projects under the control of the Council's Professional Design Services Department. The Council's outsourced workload will be varied and intermittent. Architects successfully appointed to the framework will be required to act as Principal Designer in line with the current Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)

Renewal: +1 +1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037315-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AHR ARCHITECTS; BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP; LAWRENCE MCPHERSON ASSOCIATES; ROBERT POTTER AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037315-2025
- 19 Aug 2024 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026274-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775544
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/guest/login.do

## Provenance

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