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

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 15:38

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02 Jun 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Technical Reviewer (THDP) services, facilitated through the Agri-Epi Centre's Neutral Vendor Framework in collaboration with Constellia Public Ltd. This procurement falls under the engineering services category and includes related technical analysis and consultancy services, with a contract value of £86,501.80. The location for delivery is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement, and has already reached its award stage, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025. This was formally updated on 4th June 2025, following the award publication on 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and consultancy services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by its suitability assessment. Companies capable of providing comprehensive research and development services or those experienced in framework agreements would find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. The project's location in the West Midlands may also be beneficial for businesses with an operational presence in or near this region, allowing for strategic vicinity-based engagement and service delivery.

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Notice Title

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

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: with Constellia Public Ltd for the provision of Technical Reviewer (THDP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f232233f-02df-4c8e-9191-614637ebf195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc940a9f-c1c9-421d-adcd-72363db9c850
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, VCSE
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
£86,501 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,501 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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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