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

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process through a call-off from the Agri-Epi Centre's Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services. The contract, titled "Programme Manager - Birmingham Knowledge Quarter," primarily involves engineering services and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. It progressed through the procurement stages to the award phase, with the contract's active period set from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2026. Notably, the procurement method was selective, indicating a more restricted competition among potential suppliers. The total contract value is £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, as indicated by its suitability for small and medium enterprises. The focus on engineering services, technical analysis, and consultancy offers a clear path for businesses with expertise in these areas to leverage their skills and expand their portfolio. Companies capable of delivering such specialised services would find this contract valuable for growth, particularly those well-versed in programme management within the research and development or consultancy sectors. The procurement, being part of a larger framework agreement, also opens additional avenues for businesses to engage with future related opportunities through established relationships with the Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Information

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 Programme Manager - Birmingham Knowledge Quarter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-203bc658-a7c2-4938-8dd6-8e5a5cf8ba33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3fe06c6-1281-408d-9d77-467ebe677698
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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