Canterbury City Council: Architect services

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Canterbury City Council

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PXJX-9843-DLGM

Address:

14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2UR
UK

Contact name:

Not provided

Email:

procurement@canterbury.gov.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Architect services

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint up to 3 suitable suppliers for the provision of Architect services. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a period of a further 2 x 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion.
Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation.

Important Notice:
Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.

Attachments:
Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest.

You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 31 July 2026

Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Architectural-and-related-services./574689WHK3

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/574689WHK3

Total value (estimated):

GBP 300,000 excluding VAT

GBP 360,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/09/2026 to 31/08/2029

CPV classifications:

71200000 - Architectural and related services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/08/2031

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 60

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

31/07/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

31/07/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

17/08/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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