Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a sub-central government public authority, is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services. This tender is at the active stage, with submissions required by 3rd June 2025. The framework aims to enlist approved consultants to provide sustainability advisory services, with the potential to be used by various Higher and Further Education sector organisations across the UK. The process follows an open and competitive flexible procedure and encompasses the construction consultancy services industry category. Interested parties have until 27th May 2025 to submit enquiries, and the award decision is scheduled for 8th July 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability and consultancy services, particularly those with experience and capability in delivering high-quality advisory services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will engage under a framework agreement with a term of three years, with an optional one-year extension, facilitating long-term collaboration and potential access to a wider network of university and educational institution clients. The open competition method ensures a fair and transparent process, ideally attracting businesses with the ability to deliver cost-effective solutions whilst maintaining high standards.

Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th May 2025 12:23:04 PM

Tender Deadline

3rd June 2025 15:00:00 PM 21 days remaining
Contract Summary

The University of Birmingham wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services. This Framework Agreement is to enable the University to establish non-exclusive Approved consultant(s) to provide the services detailed within the tender documents on In-Tend. The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023). Please see links below. https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk https://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/ https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=default&table=schools®ion=all-england&for=secondary Also see ‘FRAM421-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies’ document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Buyer Name

Callum Raymond

Buyer Email

procurement@bham.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2TT

United Kingdom

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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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