Architects

What services are covered in this Lot? 

Consultants on this Lot are able to provide advice on structural matters and  design solutions for new build projects, specific needs accommodation and high rise dwellings. They’re also able to provide advice in respect to low rise housing or any other property type.

Architects will support from project inception through to completion on site, and onto the defects period. This includes: RIBA Plan stages 0-7, strategic definition, preparation and briefing, concept design, spatial coordination, technical design, manufacturing and construction, handover and use.

It does not cover diagnosing existing issues in a building – for this type of advice you’re able to use our Multi-Disciplinary Services lot.

Award Options

Direct Award

Customers are able to Direct Award to any contractor on the Lot regardless of ranking. To do this you must have a justifiable reason for going outside of Rank 1. If you’d like to speak to us about this in more detail please get in touch.

How long will this take me?

A direct award will take approximately 3-4 weeks depending on your internal approval processes.

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Mini Competition

You can also run a mini-competition from this framework. You’ll be able to use your own specification and cost model. You can also choose your own cost / quality split and quality questions. All pricing submitted by contractors must be linked to the framework.

How long will this take me?

Once you have your specification and cost model ready, the tender process takes approximately 6-8 weeks, depending on your internal approval processes.

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Contract Options

Which contract form can I use?

You’re able to chose from a number of different contract forms: 

  1. RICS Short Form of Consultants Appointment,
  2. a contract from the JCT suite, or
  3.  you’re able to use your own form of bespoke contract. 

Accessing this Framework

Who can access this framework?

Any publically funded body can use this framework – access is not limited to SEC Members alone. Full details can be found here.

Is there a cost to access? 

There is no access fee to use this framework. A levy % dependant on whether you are a member or non-member is collected directly from the contractor once a call off contract is awarded. This percentage will never be more than 1.5% for Members and 2% for Non-Members.

How do I access this framework?

If your organisation is already a SEC Member then you will not need to sign an additional Access Agreement. You’re already signed up.
If your organisation is new to SEC, and would like to use our frameworks as a non-member then you will need to sign our Access Agreement. You’ll only need to sign this once and you’ll receive access to all our Frameworks and DPS’s – even ones we procure in the future. You can view a draft agreement here – DRAFT Access Agreement (Non-Members).

What are frameworks?

Learn more about how frameworks work and how our sector uses them.

Framework Tender

We procured this framework through a one-stage open process. The cost and quality elements of each tender was evaluated at 55% cost and 45% quality. For the quality element bidders were asked to commit to specified services levels, and detail their approach to;

  • providing accurate data that clients can rely on to meet their obligations.
  • ensuring their organisations keep up to date with legislative requirements and best practice.
  • assisting the management of project risks at all stages, from feasibility, through procurement, design and during works on sight.

Next Steps

Ready to use this framework?

Please contact us today. Our Procurement team will support you with your requirements. 

Have some further questions?

Check out our FAQs page here. Or contact a member of the team today – we’re happy to help.