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# Design Consultancy Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-consultancy-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-030d09). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** West Northamptonshire Council: "Design Consultancy Services Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 12 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Feb 2022, 10:00 GMT. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000062)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 February 2022 at 10:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 12
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building consultancy services, Quantity surveying services, Structural engineering consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKF, UKF24
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-030d09`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-consultancy-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-030d09#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fwnc%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-consultancy-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-030d09#participate

## Description
West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 12 Lots to provide Design and Technical Consultancy Services for a range of construction projects.
This framework is open for use by all current Council partners, including:
•	North Northamptonshire Council, Northampton Partnership Homes and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Council;
•	by way of access agreement, this framework is also open to new Council customers seeking to utilise the Council's frameworks on an independent third party basis including:
    a.	any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of West Northamptonshire;
    b.	any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Council;
    c.	any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of West Northamptonshire; and
    d.	any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.
•	Access to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Council, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Council.

## Lots (12)
### Lot 1: Architectural £0 - £1,999,999
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT 1 is for the provision of Architectural and Planning Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, le...

### Lot 2: Architectural £2m plus
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT 2 is for the provision of Architectural and Planning Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, le...

### Lot 3: Building Surveying £0 - £1,999,999
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_3 is for the provision of Building Surveyor Services. The Framework will cover appointments, including but not limited to extensions, refurbishments, and surveys in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisure,...

### Lot 4: Clerk of Works £0 plus
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_4 is for the provision of Clerk of Works Services. The Framework will cover appointments, including but not limited to extensions, refurbishments, and surveys in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisure, Pu...

### Lot 5: Mechanical & Electrical £0 - £1,999,999
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_5 is for the provision of Mechanical & Electrical Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisu...

### Lot 6: Mechanical & Electrical £2m plus
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_6 is for the provision of Mechanical & Electrical Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisu...

### Lot 7: Project Management £0 - £1,999,999
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_7 is for the provision of Project Management Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisure, P...

### Lot 8: Project Management £2m plus
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315200
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_8 is for the provision of Project Management Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisure, P...

### Lot 9: Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy £0 - £1,999,999
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71324000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_9 is for the provision of Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, com...

### Lot 10: Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy £2m plus
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71324000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT 10 is for the provision of Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, co...

### Lot 11: Structural & Civil Engineering £0 - £1,999,999
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71312000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT_11 is for the provision of Structural & Civil Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisure, ...

### Lot 12: Structural & Civil Engineering £2m plus
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71312000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** LOT 12 is for the provision of Structural & Civil Services. The Framework will cover projects, including but not limited to, new builds, extensions, refurbishments, in the areas of education, care, housing, multi-complex builds, commercial, leisure, ...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (12)
- **Award:** 018656-2022-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Gotch Saunders and Surridge LLP T/A GSSArchitecture, MWK Architects Ltd, Peter Haddon and Partners LLP (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-179399`, `GB-FTS-58044`, `GB-FTS-58041`, `GB-FTS-88088`, `GB-FTS-58033`, `GB-FTS-58043`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-10 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Currie & Brown UK Limited, Gotch Saunders and Surridge LLP T/A GSSArchitecture, Turner & Townsend Cost Management Ltd. (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186785`, `GB-FTS-179399`, `GB-FTS-88088`, `GB-FTS-103584`, `GB-FTS-184512`, `GB-FTS-39886`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-11 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Ridge and Partners LLP, Rolton Group Ltd, Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-88151`, `GB-COH-03269195`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-12 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Ridge and Partners LLP, Rolton Group Ltd, Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-88151`, `GB-COH-03269195`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **DB3 Architecture and Design, Frankham Consultancy Group Limited, Gotch Saunders and Surridge LLP T/A GSSArchitecture (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-58046`, `GB-FTS-116482`, `GB-FTS-179399`, `GB-FTS-58041`, `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-148025`
  - Value: £7,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-3 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **CS2 Ltd, Rapleys LLP, Ridge and Partners LLP (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-58047`, `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-148082`, `GB-FTS-148025`, `GB-FTS-58033`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-4 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **rg+p Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-88088`
  - Value: £500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-5 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **CJR midlands ltd, Ridge and Partners LLP, Rolton Group Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-58037`, `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-88151`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-6 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **CJR midlands ltd, Ridge and Partners LLP, Rolton Group Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-58037`, `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-88151`
  - Value: £3,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-7 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Currie & Brown UK Limited, Gotch Saunders and Surridge LLP T/A GSSArchitecture, John Lester Partnership Ltd (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186785`, `GB-FTS-179399`, `GB-FTS-58050`, `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-88088`, `GB-FTS-148025`
  - Value: £2,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-8 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Currie & Brown UK Limited, Gotch Saunders and Surridge LLP T/A GSSArchitecture, John Lester Partnership Ltd (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186785`, `GB-FTS-179399`, `GB-FTS-58050`, `GB-FTS-88088`, `GB-FTS-148025`, `GB-FTS-181415`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 018656-2022-9 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Currie & Brown UK Limited, Gotch Saunders and Surridge LLP T/A GSSArchitecture, Ridge and Partners LLP (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186785`, `GB-FTS-179399`, `GB-FTS-148020`, `GB-FTS-88088`, `GB-FTS-184512`, `GB-FTS-39886`
  - Value: £1,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (12)
- **Contract:** 018656-2022-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-10 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-11 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-12 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-2 (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-3 (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-4 (active)
  - Signed Value: £500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-6 (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-7 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,000,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-8 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

- **Contract:** 018656-2022-9 (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F018656-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-07-07T14:43:19.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T03:59:34.709Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-030d09