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Published 6 Apr 2021, 10:29 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of Architectural Services for the

Official notice

Authority: The Riverside Group·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
Framework ceiling (notional)£4,500,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 7 May 2021awarded 13 Aug 2021
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Advisory architectural services · Architectural and related services · Architectural design services · Architectural services for buildings · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Engineering design services · Engineering services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 6 suppliers · 11 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (1.8 per place) · 6 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and CumbriaAwarded North WestPublished value£3,200,000

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;

  1. Urban regeneration;
  2. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and

associated buildings for residential-led use;

  1. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led

use;

  1. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for

residential or mixed-use development;

  1. Design and construction of homes; and
  2. 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");

  1. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of

architectural services;

  1. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this

field;

  1. 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;

  1. 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;

  1. 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

  1. 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. 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.

Delivery: North West · Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria
Second stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
71200000 Architectural and related services71210000 Advisory architectural services71220000 Architectural design services71221000 Architectural services for buildings71300000 Engineering services71320000 Engineering design services
Lot #2North East England, Yorkshire & HumberAwarded North East, Yorkshire & HumberPublished value£1,300,000

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;

  1. Urban regeneration;
  2. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and

associated buildings for residential-led use;

  1. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led

use;

  1. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for

residential or mixed-use development;

  1. Design and construction of homes; and
  2. 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");

  1. hold appropriate qualifications accredited by RIBA as required for the delivery of

architectural services;

  1. be a member of RIBA and/or an institution or association of equivalent standing in this

field;

  1. 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;

  1. 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;

  1. 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

  1. 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. 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.

Delivery: North East, Yorkshire & Humber · North East England, Yorkshire & Humber
Second stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
71200000 Architectural and related services71210000 Advisory architectural services71220000 Architectural design services71221000 Architectural services for buildings71300000 Engineering services71320000 Engineering design services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality Questions: 70%
  • price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality Questions: 70%
  • Price: 30%
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met in accordance with Articles 57-58 of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of TfGM and Regulations 57-58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is set out in the selection questionnaire which is available at riversource.wax-live.com/S2C ↗

  • Technical & professional ability

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met in accordance with Articles 57-58 of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of TfGM and Regulations 57-58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is set out in the selection questionnaire which is available at riversource.wax-live.com/S2C ↗

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
6 Apr 2021, 10:29 BST
Last source update
13 Aug 2021, 08:44 BST
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-019676
Classification (CPV)
Advisory architectural servicesArchitectural and related servicesArchitectural design servicesArchitectural services for buildingsArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesEngineering design servicesEngineering services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a2ab Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: 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.

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
7 May 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline

Timeline

7 May 2021 → 13 Aug 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    7 May 2021, 12:00 BST
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    25 May 2021, 00:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    13 Aug 2021, 08:44 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Aug 2021
  1. Status changed to complete
    13 Aug 2021, 08:44 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    13 Aug 2021, 08:44 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 11busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 12latest 13 Aug 2021

12 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 6 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £533,333, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    £216,666
    Status
    active

  • North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    £216,666
    Status
    active

  • North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    £216,666
    Status
    active

  • Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    £216,666
    Status
    active

  • North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    £216,666
    Status
    active

  • North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside

    Signed
    13 Aug 2021
    Value
    £216,666
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria11bids———
2 · North East England, Yorkshire & Humber10bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

The Riverside Group

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities 2 Estuary Boulevard, Estuary Commerce Park, Liverpool, North West, L24 8RFContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • The Riverside Group LimitedContracting authorityRegistered provider of social housingHousing and community amenities Liverpool, North WestContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Court of JusticeReview body London
  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

7 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria