Scope
Reference
101445
Description
Framework Contract in relation to Design Services for City of York Council Housing Investment Projects and Programmes - Architectural Designers and Principal Designers
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 19 October 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 12 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months + 12 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Lot 1 - Architectural Designer
Lot 2 - Principal Designer
•Maximum number of suppliers on a Lot 1 - Architectural Designer is 3 and maximum number of suppliers on Lot 2 - Principal Designer is 2 suppliers
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UKE21 - York
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
2 Lots
Maximum number of suppliers on a Lot 1 - Architectural Designer is 3 and maximum number of suppliers on Lot 2 - Principal Designer is 2 suppliers
Lot 1. Architectural Designer
Description
Architectural Design Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Principal Designer
Description
Principal Design Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
20 October 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See ITT Volume 1. The Authority will select the most economically advantageous tender using a price: quality ratio of 40:60
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Architectural Designer
Lot 2. Principal Designer
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
City of York Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVW-9426-LDJV
West Offices, Station Rise
York
YO1 6GA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@york.gov.uk
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government