Construction & Development
Architectural Framework
Overview
NFP’s Architectural Services Framework provides the skillset to ensure your project is delivered by a lead designer of development schemes. Ensuring that the designs meet the requirements of the clients brief and the planning authority.
Securing scheme-specific funding and collaborative design/project management systems.
Due to the considerable project values that are associated with a call-off from this framework, NFP has removed the industry-standard rebate from the supplier. Instead, a one-off nominal framework fee is applied to the client on Contract Award.
Summary
Category
Contract Notice
2018/S 148-338848
Award Notice
2019/S 146-360145
CPV Code
71000000 : Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services,
71200000 : Architectural and related services,
71210000 : Advisory architectural services
71220000 : Architectural design services
71221000 : Architectural services for buildingsNUTS Code
UK
Duration
4 years - Up to £50,000,000
Expiry Date
14th May 2023
Direct Selection
Yes
Mini Competition
Yes - 80% Quality / 20% Cost (10% deviation allowance)
Contract Type
RIBA, JCT, TPC or bespoke T&C's
Cost Model
Schedule of rates
Access Fee
Scheme Value Band
Up to £5m - £750
£5m to £10m - £1,000
£10m to £15m - £1,500
£15m to £25m - £2,000
£25m to £50m - £3,000
£50m to £100m - £5,000
Framework Appointees
PRP Architects LLP
Ridge and Partners LLP
BPTW LLP
HTA Design LLP
Allies and Morrison LLP
Pollard Thomas Edwards LLP
Hawkins Brown Design Limited
Fraser Brown MacKenna Ltd
Alan Camp Architects LLP
ECE Architecture Limited
HGP Architects Ltd
Levitt Bernstein Associates Ltd
Weston Williamson Partners LLP
HKR Architects
EPR Architects Limited
Cullinan Studio Ltd
RH Partnership Architects Ltd
Stockwool LLP
Call-Off Process
How can I use this Framework?
Our simple step process allows for both Direct Selection or Mini-Competition. Further information can be found below. Please note that Clients may enter into a contract for any duration that best allows for the performance of the requirement to be achieved.
Direct Selection
With the Direct Selection method, you may select the contractor who is ranked number 1, or any other contractor/ consultant on the following basis:
- Where you have an existing relationship with the contractor/ consultant.
- Where the Call Off has substantial similarities to a previous project the contractor/ consultant was involved with (under this Framework Agreement or not).
- For reasons of urgency, where it is not reasonably practical to award the Call-Off Contract by way of a Mini-Competition.
- Capability Criteria determining that only one framework appointee is capable of carrying out the Call-Off Contract.
- Where the Client is able to determine which contractor/ consultant will provide it with the most economically advantageous offer.
- Where the consultant has introduced the site.
Mini Competition
Our Mini-Competition process lets you expand beyond the framework’s original specification to meet your specific requirements. The framework partners from the relevant lot are invited to tender (where capable). This process typically takes 2-4 weeks. The capability criteria can be defined by the following:
- The contractors capability to carry out a project of the size and complexity of the proposed project.
- The contractors capability to carry out works and services in the locality of the proposed project.
- The contractors financial stability and standing.
- The contractors health and safety record.
- The contractors capacity, taking into account the value of Works and Services already awarded to it under the Framework Agreement.
Call-off Forms
Call-off Procedure (E-Sign)
NFP has simplified the Call-off process to steps allowing you access to our framework within minutes.
- Step 1 Confidentiality Agreement
- Step 2 Specification
- Step 3 Cost Model / Bid Submission
- Step 4, Option 1 Joining AgreementDirect Selection
- Step 4, Option 2 Joining AgreementMini Competition
Confidentiality Agreement
Please note that this form is designed for Public Sector clients only. If you are an interested supplier, please use our live chat button.
The form below is designed to protect the commerciality of suppliers and the integrity of the Framework. Clients will need to complete the fields prompted within the form, to allow password-protected access for Steps 2, 3.
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Specification
Step 2 contains the Framework specification, the schedules of requirements, KPI’s etc. To gain access you will need to complete Step 1, whereby a password will be issued. To obtain a copy, you will need to sign the document, taking ownership of the version. A pdf copy will be automatically sent to your email address.
To view this PDF, Adobe Acrobat reader is required. You can download it here.
Cost Model / Bid Submission
This step contains the bid submission of the direct selection Call-off service provider. These rates are usually indicative as further savings are presented as part of the framework tender. Again, this element is password protected due to the document containing commercially sensitive information. To obtain a copy, you will need to sign the document, taking ownership of the version. A pdf copy will be automatically sent to your email address.
To view this PDF, Adobe Acrobat reader is required. You can download it here.
Direct Selection
This step will allow your organisation to Direct Select an Appointee from the Framework. The E-Sign Form contains the joining agreement and contract. The form allows for schedules, amendments and requirements to be inserted. For audit purposes NFP will need to retain a copy of the form in order for the contract to be effective.
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Joining Agreement & Contract
Mini Competition
NFP’s Mini Competition procedure is advantageous for clients who feel that the terms laid down in the Framework Agreement are not specific enough for the particular Call-off. The 2006/2015 Regulations do not specify how a Mini Competition should be run, therefore NFP has set out its procedure in the document below.
NFP has also included a Mini Competition template that clients may wish to use.
To proceed, please complete the Joining Agreement found below.