What counts as an architectural tender in UK and Irish procurement?

Buyers use the label loosely. Most notices ask for RIBA-stage design services, lead consultant appointments, feasibility studies or planning support, procured under CPV codes such as 71200000 (Architectural and related services) and 71220000 (Architectural design services). A smaller share cover landscape or urban design work, and many sit inside multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks alongside structural and civil engineering rather than as a standalone architecture contract.

What CPV codes cover architectural services?

The core codes are 71200000 (Architectural and related services), 71220000 (Architectural design services) and 71000000 (Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services), alongside narrower codes for building extensions, outdoor areas and landscape design. Architectural work is rarely procured under one code alone: most notices in this category carry several architecture and engineering codes together, reflecting multi-disciplinary teams rather than architecture-only appointments.

How do I find architectural contracts before they go out to tender?

Search live portals for open architectural tenders, or move earlier: read a buyer's capital programme, budget documents and pre-market engagement notices on Stotles to see a project taking shape before the design brief is written.

Are most architectural contracts awarded directly or through frameworks?

A large share of architectural contracts run through multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks that bundle architectural, structural and building-surveying services under one agreement, rather than as a standalone architecture contract.

Architectural Tenders and Contracts

See open architectural tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

Architectural procurement covers RIBA-stage design services, feasibility studies, lead consultant appointments, conservation architecture and building surveying, bought by councils, NHS trusts, housing associations and central government across the UK and Ireland. Much of it runs through consultancy frameworks bundling architecture with structural and civil engineering, not as a standalone contract.

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Closed tender, closed 16 April 2018Published 14 March 2018
Architectural design services
London Borough of BexleyArchitectural design services
£385,000
Expired contract, expired 18 February 2023Published 14 March 2018
Architectural and related services
Queen's University BelfastSupplier(s) RPP Architects LtdArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 16 November 2017
£1,800,000
Closed tender, closed 28 March 2018Published 14 March 2018
Digital Services at the Border Programme – Big Data Capability
Home Office
£1,750,000
Awarded contractPublished 13 March 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Places for People Group Ltd
Supplier(s)
8 suppliers
Acanthus WSM Architects
Arcus Consulting LLP
Brewster Bye Architects
Jennings Design Associates Ltd
Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
Michael Hyde and Associates Limited
Spawforth Rolinson Ltd
Watson Batty Architects Ltd
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 2 February 2018
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2019Published 12 March 2018
Delius SEN School - Architect
City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilSupplier(s) Rance Booth Smith Architects LtdCivil engineering consultancy servicesAwarded 28 February 2018
£5,000
Expired contract, expired 27 March 2020Published 12 March 2018
Landscape architectural services
Plassey Campus Developments LtdSupplier(s) BSM, RKD ArchitectsArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 12 April 2017
€162,000
Closed tender, closed 4 April 2018Published 9 March 2018
Architectural Services at Sutton High Street Crossroads Conservation Area PSiCA (2018-2020)
London Borough of SuttonArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 4 April 2018Published 9 March 2018
Architectural Services at Sutton High Street Crossroads Conservation Area PSiCA (2018-2020)
London Borough of SuttonArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£45,000
Closed tender, closed 11 April 2018Published 9 March 2018
Architectural design services
Capital City College Group (CCCG)Development of residential real estate
£40,000,000
Closed tender, closed 15 March 2018Published 8 March 2018
Landscape Architecture Design Services (up to RIBA Stage 4) - Enhancing Eston Town Square
Redcar and Cleveland Borough CouncilArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 15 March 2018Published 8 March 2018
Landscape Architecture Design Services (up to RIBA Stage 4) – Enhancing Eston Town Square
Redcar and Cleveland Borough CouncilEducation and training services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 1 August 2020Published 6 March 2018
Estate Master Plan Building 2 - Provision of a Design Team - AWARD
Canterbury Christ Church UniversitySupplier(s) Hamilton Architects LLPArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 29 January 2018
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 6 March 2018
Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for The Construction of 8 No. Dwelling Houses and associated Siteworks at Milltown, Co. Kerry including Services Stages (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v)
Kerry County CouncilMechanical and electrical engineering services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 April 2018Published 6 March 2018
Architectural design services
Brymbo Heritage TrustArchitectural design services
£200,000
Awarded contractPublished 6 March 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Canterbury Christ Church UniversitySupplier(s) Hamilton Architects LLPArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 29 January 2018
£2,250,000
Closed tender, closed 3 April 2018Published 5 March 2018
Multi Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy for Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City (HYMC)
Kingston upon Hull City CouncilArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 18 April 2018Published 2 March 2018
Provision of Technical Architect Services
Care Quality CommissionSupplier(s) The Fuel Group Limited t/a Fuel Recruitment LimitedTechnical analysis or consultancy servicesAwarded 1 February 2018
£40,800
Awarded contractPublished 2 March 2018
Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for the construction of 28 No. Housing Units and associated Siteworks at Balloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry - Services Stages (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) & (v)
Kerry County CouncilMechanical and electrical engineering services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 12 April 2018Published 1 March 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Sheffield City CouncilVerification of load-bearing structure design services
£79,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 1 March 2018
Case Working Delivery Partner 1
Home OfficeSupplier(s) PA Consulting Services LtdAwarded 1 March 2018
£9,500,000

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about architectural services, architectural design, architectural consultancy, architectural tenders, conservation architect, architect-led design in the UK public sector.

What counts as an architectural tender in UK and Irish procurement?
Buyers use the label loosely. Most notices ask for RIBA-stage design services, lead consultant appointments, feasibility studies or planning support, procured under CPV codes such as 71200000 (Architectural and related services) and 71220000 (Architectural design services). A smaller share cover landscape or urban design work, and many sit inside multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks alongside structural and civil engineering rather than as a standalone architecture contract.
What CPV codes cover architectural services?
The core codes are 71200000 (Architectural and related services), 71220000 (Architectural design services) and 71000000 (Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services), alongside narrower codes for building extensions, outdoor areas and landscape design. Architectural work is rarely procured under one code alone: most notices in this category carry several architecture and engineering codes together, reflecting multi-disciplinary teams rather than architecture-only appointments.
How do I find architectural contracts before they go out to tender?
Search live portals for open architectural tenders, or move earlier: read a buyer's capital programme, budget documents and pre-market engagement notices on Stotles to see a project taking shape before the design brief is written.
Are most architectural contracts awarded directly or through frameworks?
A large share of architectural contracts run through multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks that bundle architectural, structural and building-surveying services under one agreement, rather than as a standalone architecture contract.

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Architectural design services

Architectural and related services

Digital Services at the Border Programme – Big Data Capability

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Delius SEN School - Architect

Landscape architectural services

Architectural Services at Sutton High Street Crossroads Conservation Area PSiCA (2018-2020)

Architectural Services at Sutton High Street Crossroads Conservation Area PSiCA (2018-2020)

Architectural design services

Landscape Architecture Design Services (up to RIBA Stage 4) - Enhancing Eston Town Square

Landscape Architecture Design Services (up to RIBA Stage 4) – Enhancing Eston Town Square

Estate Master Plan Building 2 - Provision of a Design Team - AWARD

Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for The Construction of 8 No. Dwelling Houses and associated Siteworks at Milltown, Co. Kerry including Services Stages (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v)

Architectural design services

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Multi Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy for Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City (HYMC)

Provision of Technical Architect Services

Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for the construction of 28 No. Housing Units and associated Siteworks at Balloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry - Services Stages (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) & (v)

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Case Working Delivery Partner 1

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