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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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28 Apr 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process initiated by Birmingham City Council involves the provision of Works Framework Support, specifically via a call-off from the Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services. Classified under engineering services, the tender encompasses technical analysis and consultancy as well as research and development services, targeting the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 2nd January 2026, concluding by 1st July 2026, with the awarded contract valued at £43,566. This selective procurement process, now in the award stage, was completed by 19th December 2025, following tender submissions which had ended on 10th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in engineering and consultancy services to expand their business by partnering with Birmingham City Council. The work involves a multi-specialism approach, appealing to firms with capabilities in diverse technical fields, making it ideal for businesses looking to gain traction in sustainable urban development and public sector frameworks. As the awarded contract emphasises a selective procurement method, companies adept at framework agreements may find potential growth and collaboration opportunities through similar future tenders.

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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 Works Framework Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-256d7176-e12e-48a6-8201-3133f319296e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286843e8-07d3-4da4-b0bf-6023a9ab1eee
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
£43,566 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,566 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jul 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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