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title: "Architecture Design and Assessment"
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published: "2026-07-24"
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# Architecture Design and Assessment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c3

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, is focused on "Architecture Design and Assessment" within the services industry category. This process culminated in the award of a contract to SOFTCAT PLC for architectural design services, specifically involving a Senior Solutions Architect. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract having been signed on 23rd June 2026. The project location is within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold and executed without competition, the process adhered to the legal basis referenced by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the architectural design services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-level solutions architecture. While the process concluded without competitive bidding, similar future tenders could offer lucrative growth avenues, particularly for innovative and specialised enterprises. Businesses with the capability to deliver niche services in a direct procurement framework or smaller-scale projects might find opportunities in similar undertakings by sub-central government public authorities like the University of the West of England.

## Notice

HLD - Architecture Design and Assessment - Senior Solutions Architect

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070053-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,400 |

## 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070053-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070053-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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