GLA Architecture And Urbanisation Framework 4
Framework Description
The GLA Architecture and Urbanisation Framework 4, procured by Transport for London, supplies architecture, urban design and placemaking expertise to the GLA Group and other eligible public bodies. It is split into ten lots covering spatial policy, sustainable cities, high streets, public realm, housing and transport-related design. Awarded following notice 034539-2023 on Find a Tender, it runs until 1 March 2027.
Context & Use Case
The GLA, TfL and other London public bodies use the framework to commission design and research work, from town centre strategies and public realm schemes to small sites housing and development over stations. Ten specialist lots let buyers go straight to practices with the right expertise, whether they need a research study, a high street plan or a station development scheme.
Scope of Services
Lot 1: Spatial policy, urban strategies and research Lot 2: Sustainable cities Lot 3: High street and town centre recovery and transformation Lot 4: Landscape, green infrastructure and public realm Lot 5: Civic, cultural and social infrastructure Lot 6: Commercial, workspace and industrial Lot 7: Small sites housing; Lot 8: Housing and mixed use Lot 9: Over station and station development; Lot 10: Transport design specialist infrastructure
Lots
Lot 1 - Spatial Policy, Urban Strategies and Research; Lot 2 - Sustainable Cities; Lot 3 - High Street and Town Centre Recovery and Transformation; Lot 4 - Landscape, Green Infrastructure and Public Realm; Lot 5 - Civic, Cultural and Social Infrastructure; Lot 6 - Commercial, Workspace and Industrial; Lot 7 - Small Sites Housing; Lot 8 - Housing and Mixed Use; Lot 9 - Transport Infrastructure Interface: Over Station/Station Development; Lot 10 - Transport Design Specialist Infrastructure
Who Can Apply
Suits architecture, urban design and landscape practices, from small studios to large firms, with public sector placemaking experience. Applications for this framework are closed, so practices not appointed cannot join now; the next opportunity is the successor procurement expected around its 1 March 2027 end date.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers across London get design teams already tested for quality and specialism, so they can start strategy and design work without a full tender. Lots focused on high streets, small sites housing and station development match the GLA's priorities, and the mix of practices gives buyers access to emerging studios as well as established names.
Next Steps
With the term ending on 1 March 2027, appointed practices should push to secure commissions now and record outcomes for future case studies. Practices hoping to join should prepare for the successor framework: pick target lots, assemble London placemaking projects and team CVs, and watch TfL and GLA notices on Find a Tender for the next procurement.
How Athena Can Help
With the end date close, preparing for the successor is the priority. Athena's bid management service can plan your response early, build design-led win themes with our F.V.D. model and test likely scores by lot against rival practices.
Our help with public tenders includes bid/no-bid advice on which lots to target, and our framework submission support prepares the selection questions, policies and case studies so your submission is complete and compliant.
