Scope
Reference
ED0390-25
Description
The Authority is seeking Bids in relation to Cranbrook Leisure, part of Cranbrook Leisure, Health and Wellbeing Campus. The Campus includes a circa 3750m² net internal area Leisure Centre, incorporating Library, Youth and Family Services Hub and a 2,250m² Neighbourhood Health Centre together with an additional small site for Commercial Development.
The Authority is seeking an architecturally led multidisciplinary design team to deliver Cranbrook Leisure Centre, encompassing a Library, Youth and Family Services Hub.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,950,000 excluding VAT
- £2,340,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 November 2025 to 21 December 2029
- 4 years, 28 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Initial scope of work is for RIBA Stages 2 and 3 to Planning Consent and recommendation of Contract Award.
An option is included to add Novated Design services from RIBA Stages 4 to 7 inclusive.
A further option is included to add Technical Advisor services from RIBA Stages 4 to 7 inclusive.
These options are not guaranteed and either one, both or neither option may be required within this Contract.
Further details are available within the specification.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
The conditions relating to Legal and Financial Capacity are outlined in the supporting Procurement Documentation.
These conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the methodologies detailed within both documents. All supporting documents are available via the tendering portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Technical ability conditions of participation
The conditions relating to Technical Ability requirements are outlined in the supporting Procurement Documentation.
These conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the methodologies detailed within both documents. All supporting documentation is available via the tendering portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The competition documents associated with this procurement are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at the Authority's e-tendering portal (Procontract) https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As stated within the competitive document. |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Cost | As stated within the competitive document. |
Cost | 30.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
The Contract payment terms can be found within the Competition Documents that are available on the procurement portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Description of risks to contract performance
The Contract performance criteria can be found within the Competition Documents that are available on the procurement portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
East Devon District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPC-3866-LXMN
East Devon District Council
Honiton
EX14 1EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rachel Papworth
Email: rachel@priceconsulting.org.uk
Website: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government