---
title: "Architectural Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068378"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Architectural Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068378

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## Summary

The University of the West of England in Bristol has completed the procurement process for the provision of architectural services, specifically focusing on RIBA Stage 2 due diligence. This contract falls within the services category and has been awarded to Expedite Design Services Limited, located in Cardiff, and is valued at £52,980 gross. The contract period was from 31 March 2026 to 1 April 2026. The procurement method used was 'direct' and was executed 'below threshold - without competition', indicating a streamlined process without the typical competitive bidding. The delivery is specifically tailored to the UK region, providing advisory architectural services to the buying organisation, a public authority sub-central government entity.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory architectural services, particularly those that can operate efficiently without the need for competition, for instance, small and medium-sized enterprises. Expedite Design Services Limited, a Cardiff-based SME, serves as an exemplar for how businesses with specialised expertise can successfully collaborate with academic institutions for high-value projects. Companies interested in similar opportunities might explore collaborations with educational institutions or other public authorities in the UK, noting the benefits of providing tailored, direct-to-client services that address specific projects or stages within the architectural domain.

## Notice

Architectural Services - Exercise 1 - RIBA Stage 2 Due diligence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPEDITE DESIGN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034399-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://expediteps.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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