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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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24 Sep 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

On 31st March 2025, Birmingham City Council awarded a contract to Constellia Public Ltd. for consultation support, in a procurement exercise from the Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services. This contract, classified under Engineering and Technical Consultancy services, pertains to the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and was part of the award stage. The contract, valued at £114,000 GBP, will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the fields of engineering, technical analysis, or research and development services. Given the association with Birmingham City Council and the potential for future collaborations in the West Midlands, businesses with expertise in multi-specialism services are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The framework approach also suggests ongoing opportunities for qualified organisations to engage, contributing to business growth in these sectors.

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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 Consultation support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-970b0158-3888-409c-980a-b0a981154e25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cb8fd2-20e0-4c07-be08-bd3190c515cf
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
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £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 202511 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
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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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