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title: "Architectural Services for affordable housing development Briery Bank, Arnside"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e10"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LAKES HOUSING"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# Architectural Services for affordable housing development Briery Bank, Arnside

Buyer: SOUTH LAKES HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e10

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Architectural Services for affordable housing development Briery Bank, Arnside" was conducted by South Lakes Housing, located in Kendal, United Kingdom. This process falls within the service industry category, specifically targeting architectural and design services. The procurement method employed was an open and below-threshold competition, with emphasis on quality and price criteria. The contract has been awarded to GWP Architecture Limited, with the contract period starting on 19th December 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2028. The tender, initiated on 19th September 2025, was part of a planned development involving the design of affordable housing, ensuring community, affordability, and sustainability were at the core of the design process. Key dates include the award announcement on 24th November 2025 and a milestone for future signature scheduled for 12th December 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those specialising in affordable and sustainable housing designs. The project presents an ideal growth opportunity for firms with the capacity to engage in comprehensive design projects across various RIBA stages. Gaining involvement in such public sector initiatives can aid in expanding their portfolios while contributing to community-focused housing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to sustainable and community-centric designs are well-poised to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with contracts of this nature not only provides financial growth opportunities but also fosters valuable sector experience.

## Notice

South Lakes Housing (SLH) are seeking to appoint an Architecture Practice to develop designs for an affordable housing development at Briery Bank, Arnside. The site (approx. 0.28ha) has outline planning for 8 no. residential dwellings and SLH are seeking a consultant with the ability to deliver the scheme across the RIBA Stages 1-6 potentially incorporating the Principal Designer roles as defined under the Building Safety Act (2022) and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The Architectural design will explore a mix of ideas, with community, affordability and sustainability as its core principles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076657-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | £47,396 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LAKES HOUSING |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GWP ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 17:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076657-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 11:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076657-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058078-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southlakeshousing/aspx/home
  Files can be accessed via the In-Tend Procurement Solutions Supplier portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southlakeshousing/aspx/home and registering your business. Once registered you will be sent further details to access the opportunity Submission

## Notice URLs

- https://gwp-arch.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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