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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University, a prestigious academic institution located in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, has concluded the award stage for the procurement of an Estates Consultancy Framework titled "LU00925 The Provision of an Estates Consultancy Framework." Targeting the construction consultancy services industry, this procurement process employed a selective, restricted procedure and aims to cover several disciplines, including cost consultancy and civil and structural engineering. The contract is set to run from 11 February 2026 to 31 December 2027 and can be further extended by two years. The total value of the framework contract is GBP 8,000,000, a considerable opportunity in the services sector.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering their potential to expand within the construction consultancy services sector. Given the scale and multidisciplinary nature of the consultancy required—from cost consultants to civil engineers—businesses specialising in these areas can find a substantial avenue for growth. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive consultancy services within the stipulated period have the opportunity to partner with Loughborough University, enhancing their reputation and gaining experience from working within an established framework. The award has already engaged several firms ranging from large entities to SMEs, demonstrating a diverse and capable pool of suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LU00925 The Provision of an Estates Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

Loughborough University are establishing a framework for consultancy services in the following disciplines:- - Cost Consultant - Principal Designer (under CDM Regulations) - Civil and Structural Engineer - Building Services Engineer The framework will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2096fb80-4484-4d3b-989e-ec90f2a94561
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dbb8dc-eda0-4ec7-8279-18595261c41a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Loughborough University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Addison Hunt Ltd

Atkins

Currie & Brown UK Limited

Gleeds Cost Management Limited

Keelagher Okey Associates Ltd

TCQ Surveyors Ltd

Axis M&E Consulting Engineers Ltd

EP Building Services Ltd

Quality Engineering Design (Consulting Engineers) Ltd

Service Design Associates Ltd

Wallace Whittle Limited

Waterman Building Services Ltd

AHR Building Consultancy Ltd

Summers-Inman Construction & Property Consultants LLP

WSP Safety Limited

Breakwell Sumner Partnership Ltd - T/A BSP Consulting

Curtins Consulting Ltd

Dice Consulting Engineers Ltd

Price & Myers LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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