Scope
Description
South Lakes Housing (SLH) are seeking to appoint an Architecture Practice to develop designs for an affordable housing development at Briery Bank, Arnside.
The site (approx. 0.28ha) has outline planning for 8 no. residential dwellings and SLH are seeking a consultant with the ability to deliver the scheme across the RIBA Stages 1-6 potentially incorporating the Principal Designer roles as defined under the Building Safety Act (2022) and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
The Architectural design will explore a mix of ideas, with community, affordability and sustainability as its core principles.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 November 2025 to 31 May 2028
- 2 years, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The contract will be awarded on a 30% Price and 70% quality basis
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southlakeshousing/aspx/home
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Submission
Contracting authority
South Lakes Housing
- Mutuals Public Register: 31419R
Bridge Mills Business Centre, Stramongate
Kendal
LA9 4BD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government