Award

Call off from Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Call off from Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services," focusing on the engineering services industry category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, finalized with the award stage on 24th September 2025. The contract is valued at £170,560 and covers the delivery of services within the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The contractual period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, reflecting the comprehensive nature of services encompassed under this tender.

This procurement offers a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria tailored for such entities. Engineering and technical consultancy firms with capabilities in research and development would find this contract especially beneficial, aligning closely with the specified industry classifications. By engaging with Birmingham City Council through this structured framework, businesses can leverage the chance to expand their roles in public sector procurement, subsequently stimulating business growth and diversification within the services domain.

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Notice Title

Call off from Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) has carried out a procurement exercise from the Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services for the provision of QS Support (B).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0beed68d-bd2c-46c8-9e56-a6c3eefbd9d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14d01e4-1fdb-41bd-9269-c18eb8d828fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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