This procurement is to establish a framework to procure architecture and design services for Transport for London (TfL), the TfL Group, the Greater London Authority (GLA), the GLA Group, London Boroughs and other eligible public sector commissioning authorities as well as other organisations undertaking public functions, including housing associations, registered providers, charities, trusts and other entities eligible to access the framework. . The framework will be part of TfL Professional Services Frameworks 4. The name of this framework will be: Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4.

Develop place visions, spatial strategies and strategic objectives through innovative, deliverable design solutions informed by research, analysis, and a deep understanding of local context. Prepare and deliver evidence, policy and design materials to support planning frameworks, investment programmes and regeneration projects, enabling long-term growth and informed decision-making

Enhance the quality and accessibility of urban environments through inclusive, sustainable and context-sensitive public realm design. Design and deliver public realm and High Street strategies across a range of scales, from concept through to detailed design and construction, creating inclusive, child-friendly and climate-responsive places.

Respond to the many challenges facing urban landscapes by designing and delivering sustainable, high-quality and inclusive landscape and green infrastructure schemes. Design and deliver landscape-led strategies across a range of scales, from concept through to detailed design and construction, embedding climate-resilient, ecologically appropriate nature-based solutions.

Develop high-quality, contextually responsive and resilient masterplans for complex existing and emerging sites, integrating building typologies, sustainable transport and land-use strategies. Embed viability, deliverability and long-term stewardship into design approaches, applying community and stakeholder insights to create inclusive, unique and equitable places.

Deliver housing-led projects ranging from individual buildings to blocks, streets and neighbourhoods, integrating development within its urban context to support and optimise housing growth. Design and deliver resilient, sustainable homes with an appropriate density and tenure mix, from outline design through to detailed design and construction, creating inclusive, high-quality places and homes to support thriving communities.

Design commercial, workplace, civic and/or mixed-use buildings across a range of scales, integrating accessibility and inclusive design principles to create equitable environments for all. Deliver high-quality design solutions from concept through to detailed design and construction, balancing sustainability, operational requirements and building performance, while responding to stakeholder needs and aspirations.

Develop designs for strategic transport infrastructure projects and associated regeneration areas, ensuring their long-term resilience within urban environments. Incorporate smart and sustainable city principles into strategic proposals, using research and data-driven insights to inform design solutions, ensuring they respond to current and future user needs.

Design, upgrade and deliver transport and infrastructure projects that enhance functionality, connectivity and user experience. Design and deliver stations and infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and construction, integrating whole-life carbon and circular economy principles while applying inclusive design approaches to ensure infrastructure is usable and accessible to all.

Create high-impact architectural solutions for small-scale commissions, promoting sustainable, inclusive and culturally responsive project delivery. Supporting proportionate access to public sector commissions for small, micro and emerging businesses, projects focus on empowering communities through meaningful engagement and delivering innovative, community-oriented projects.

Procurement Act 2023

Competitive flexible procedure

The prices submitted by potential providers within the ITT Stage set their maximum framework rates for the consultancy grades which will be set out in the procurement's grade definitions within the ITT. Actual rates will be set out in call-off contracts, determined through further competition and direct award. The objective mechanisms for these processes will be detailed within the ITT Stage documentation.

This procurement process is being conducted electronically on the e-Tendering portal SAP Ariba. The portal can be accessed via the following link: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw To access the procurement documents, complete and submit the PSQ, you will need to be registered on the eTendering portal - SAP Ariba. The following instructions explain TfL's e-tendering portal and provide guidance on how interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL in relation to this exercise. (1) To register or to check if you are already registered to SAP Ariba, log on to https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw Interested parties must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration. For help on using the SAP Ariba system, please refer to: https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training (2) Once you have registered on SAP Ariba (or are already registered), you must also register on TfL's SAP Ariba system through the following link https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL Guidance on registering is available through the following link here: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf (3)The SAP Ariba project reference is: WS2588285274 The SAP Ariba Sourcing Event for this procurement is ID: Doc3356123557 and the Sourcing Event is named: "GLA Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4". Please contact [email protected] in the first instance should you experience any problems with the portal for issues related to items 1 and 2 above, and use the information from 3 to assist. Please contact [email protected] should you experience any other problems that [email protected] was not able to solve. TfL is a complex organisation operating both as an executive agency of the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as provider of transport services. The services may be provided to TfL and/or its subsidiaries and may also encompass London Regional Transport (LRT). TfL will be establishing a Framework Agreement for use by all London Boroughs (and any future successors to these organisations), City of London and the Greater London Authority and all its Functional Bodies as well as other public sector contracting authorities.. The contract values shown in this Tender Notice are maximum values of this Framework, which is shared across all lots. The Framework itself has NIL value, all committed spend will be realised through call-off contracts during the term of this framework. This is explained further within the procurement documents. Any orders placed under this Framework Agreement will form a separate contract under the scope of this framework between the supplier and the specific contracting authority. Potential providers submit a response to the PSQ at their own risk. All discussions will be conducted in English. All submitted prices must be in Pounds Sterling. Potential providers must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration and are advised to satisfy themselves that they understand all the requirements of the procurement and terms of the contract and the rules of the procurement process before submitting a response.

This procurement process is being conducted electronically on the e-Tendering portal SAP Ariba. The portal can be accessed via the following link: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw PSQ Stage Documents are available for potential providers to complete the conditions of participation. ITT Stage documents will be made available to the successful shortlisted potential providers from the PSQ Stage. This procurement process is being conducted electronically on the e-Tendering portal SAP Ariba. The portal can be accessed via the following link: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw