Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Riverside Group
2 Estuary Boulevard, Estuary Commerce Park
Liverpool
L24 8RF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD72 - Liverpool
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of Architectural Services for the
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Riverside Group ("Riverside") (a registered provider of social housing) is looking to
procure through a restricted procedure, a panel of suitably-qualified providers of
architectural services for the "Architects Cutting Edge Framework", a framework agreement
for the supply of architectural and principal designer services for residential-led
development projects to be executed by a consortium of 8 UK Registered Social Landlords.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Architects Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of architectural services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3 geographical lots. However, the CEF
Consortium Members will reserve the right to use service providers successful on one
geographical lot, within the same work stream, in another geographical lot, when no service
provider within the geographical lot in question is available to undertake the relevant works
and value for money can be established.
The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Architects Cutting Edge
Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the framework
would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice.
This Lot is for projects in North West England from Cheshire to Cumbria (the area as more
accurately described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the "Lot 1 Regions").
Riverside is looking to establish a framework of providers of architectural services for
significant development works in the Lot 1 Regions which may include but shall not be limited
to:
1. sites for residential use;
2. mixed-use residential-led sites;
3. Mixed-use elements to include health facilities, education and community facilities, retail
or commercial development;
4. Urban regeneration;
5. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and
associated buildings for residential-led use;
6. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led
use;
7. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for
residential or mixed-use development;
8. Design and construction of homes; and
9. Self-build or custom build enabling as part of a larger development.
As minimum requirements, Riverside will expect, amongst other things, that the successful
bidders will:
1. be capable of delivering the services in accordance with the Standard Agreement 2010
(2012 revision), the RIBA Standard Conditions of Appointment for an Architect 2010 (2012
revision) and Plan of Work 2013 as published by the Royal Institute of British Architects or an
institution or association of equivalent standing in this field ("RIBA");
2. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of
architectural services;
3. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this
field;
4. be capable of acting as Lead Consultant and directing the design process, co-ordinating
design of all constructional elements, including work by any consultants, specialists or
suppliers on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out
pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework;
5. be capable of delivering the relevant services on projects of a similar size, value and scope
as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework;
6. be capable of delivering excellent customer care and an appreciation of the importance of
maintaining clear and regular communication with clients at every stage of the project; and
7. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the terms of the
Architect Scope of Service which are set out in the procurement documents.
The full details of Riverside's minimum requirements will be set out in the ITT.
The procurement will involve a two stage process following the Public Contract Regulations
2015 restricted procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 4
years. The overall value of this lot is ?2,600,000 - ?3,200,000.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of
costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of
excellent residential-led development projects across England.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North East England, Yorkshire & Humber
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71300000 - Engineering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance
North East England, Yorkshire & Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Architect Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of architectural services for
residential-led development projects and is split into 3 geographical lots. However, the CEF
Consortium Members will reserve the right to use service providers successful on one
geographical lot, within the same work stream, in another geographical lot, when no service
provider within the geographical lot in question is available to undertake the relevant works
and value for money can be established.
The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Architects Cutting Edge
Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the framework
would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice.
This Lot is for projects in North East England, Yorkshire (the area as more accurately
described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the "Lot 2 Regions"). Riverside is
looking to establish a framework of providers of architectural and principal designer services
for significant development works in the Lot 2 Regions which may include but shall not be
limited to:
1. sites for residential use;
2. mixed-use residential-led sites;
3. Mixed-use elements to include health facilities, education and community facilities, retail
or commercial development;
4. Urban regeneration;
5. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and
associated buildings for residential-led use;
6. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led
use;
7. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for
residential or mixed-use development;
8. Design and construction of homes; and
9. Self-build or custom build enabling as part of a larger development.
As minimum requirements, Riverside will expect, amongst other things, that the successful
bidders will:
1. be capable of delivering the services in accordance with the Standard Agreement 2010
(2012 revision), the RIBA Standard Conditions of Appointment for an Architect 2010 (2012
revision) and Plan of Work 2013 as published by the Royal Institute of British Architects or an
institution or association of equivalent standing in this field ("RIBA");
2. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of
architectural services;
3. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this
field;
4. be capable of acting as Lead Consultant and directing the design process, co-ordinating
design of all constructional elements, including work by any consultants, specialists or
suppliers on projects of a similar size, value and scope as those that shall be carried out
pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework;
5. be capable of delivering the relevant services on projects of a similar size, value and scope
as those that shall be carried out pursuant to the Architects Cutting Edge Framework;
6. be capable of delivering excellent customer care and an appreciation of the importance of
maintaining clear and regular communication with clients at every stage of the project; and
7. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the terms of the
Architect Scope of Service which are set out at in the procurement documents.
The full details of Riverside's minimum requirements will be set out in the ITT.
The procurement will involve a two stage process following the Public Contract Regulations
2015 restricted procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 4
years. The overall value of this lot is ?875,000 - ?1,300,000.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of
costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of
excellent residential-led development projects across England.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-006970
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AEW Architects & Designers Ltd
The Zenith Building, Spring Gardens,
Manchester
M2 1AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £533,333
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dk ? Architects
26 Old Haymarket
Liverpool
L1 6ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £533,333
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Halsall Lloyd Partnership
98 Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 5AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £533,333
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John McCall Architects
No.1 Arts Village, Henry Street
Liverpool
L1 5BS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £533,333
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
West House, Meltham Road, Honley,
Holmfirth,
HD9 6LB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £533,333
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bernard Taylor Partnerships Ltd
Elizabeth House, 486 Didsbury Road,
Stockport,
SK4 3BS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £533,333
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AEW Architects & Designers Ltd
The Zenith Building, Spring Gardens,
Manchester
M2 1AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £216,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bernard Taylor Partnerships Ltd
Elizabeth House, 486 Didsbury Road,
Stockport,
SK4 3BS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £216,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dk ? Architects
26 Old Haymarket
Liverpool
L1 6ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £216,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Halsall Lloyd Partnership
98 Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 5AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £216,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John McCall Architects
No.1 Arts Village, Henry Street,
Liverpool
L1 5BS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £216,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
West House, Meltham Road, Honley,
Holmfirth,
HD9 6LB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £216,666
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Architects Cutting Edge Framework will be operated by a consortium of 8 registered
providers of social housing. The contracting authority leading the consortium is The
Riverside Group Ltd (http://www.riverside.org.uk). The other 7 consortium members are:(1)
Onward Homes Ltd (2) Progress Housing Group Limited; (3) Regenda Limited; (4) Together
Housing Group Limited; (5) Magenta Living; and (6) Salix Homes Ltd; and (7) Irwell Valley
Housing Association Ltd.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom