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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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03 Feb 2026 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, which sought a provider to lead the Birmingham Special Economic Zones Investment Plan. This tender, categorised under engineering and consultancy services, was conducted through a call-off from the Agri-Epi Centre's Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Constellia Public Ltd. The procurement followed a selective method and spanned the West Midlands, aiming to provide services from 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2027. The award stage was completed with the contract awarded on 15 December 2025, and notice published on 3 February 2026.

This tender provides numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, consultancy, and research development services. SMEs, in particular, would benefit from competing in such procurements due to the framework's suitability provisions. The contract's emphasis on multi-specialism services can also appeal to firms with diverse expertise, providing strategic growth potential through extended engagement with Birmingham City Council. The framework structure allows businesses to engage in a streamlined procurement process, capitalising on the opportunity to contribute to the development of special economic zones in the region.

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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 Birmingham Special Economic Zones Investment Plan Lead.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2e5445-8a2b-47fc-86e0-9953cc05b250
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
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 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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