Award

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 13:23

Tender

08 May 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement focused on Sustainability Advisory Services. Covering a period of up to four years, with an initial three-year term and an option to extend for an additional year, this agreement involves non-exclusive consultancy services. The total value of the award is £1,800,000 GBP, with Atkins Realis Limited, Ove Arup and Partners Limited, and Pick Everard being the designated suppliers. The primary location for the services will be in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (UKG31). The process employed an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, and the tender was legally grounded in the Procurement Act 2023. The contract period is set to commence on 19 December 2025, with the award stage having been reached as of 8 December 2025. The framework is designed for higher education (HE) and further education (FE) establishments, schools, and academies, expanding opportunities for institutions beyond traditional contracting authorities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in sustainability and consultancy services. The framework encourages diverse participation and is strategically designed to accommodate a wide range of expertise needed by educational institutions seeking sustainability improvements. Businesses specialising in construction consultancy, environmental consulting, and related fields stand to benefit substantially. Large enterprises, characteristically capable of delivering complex and comprehensive services, will find the framework's structure advantageous, having been awarded to similar firm profiles. However, the framework did also see active involvement from smaller enterprises, with nine bids reaching the final stage, indicating a competitive opportunity for SMEs. The focus on non-exclusive consultancy highlights the potential for various consultants to participate, providing innovative solutions within the sustainability domain to a growing educational sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services

Notice Description

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&region=all-england&for=secondary Also see 'FRAM421-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies' document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total). The University may or may not choose to proceed with the option to extend the framework term by 1 year, and is subject to a review at the end of the initial 3 year term to determine if it is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080610-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Callum Raymond
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ATKINS REALIS

OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS

PICK EVERARD

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