Planning

PAN3311 - Consultancy for Construction Framework

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 15:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is progressing with its public procurement for the renewal of its Professional Services Framework for Construction, having initiated planning with a focus on engaging with the market. This procurement is categorised under the consulting and construction services industry, specifically targeting construction consultancy services. The Council, a sub-central government authority, is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to gather insights and refine the procurement approach. This exercise is not a formal tender but aims to inform potential bidders about the upcoming opportunity expected to commence from October 2026, with submissions for market engagement due by 22 December 2025. The framework, expected to cover a variety of consultancy services including capital works, highways, sustainability projects, and housing, has a projected annual value of approximately £4 million.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction consultancy and related professional services. It is particularly accommodating for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The planned framework, which will run until September 2030 with possible extensions, is structured to include various lots such as Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy, Project Management, and Engineering among others. The engagement exercise by Leicester City Council offers businesses the chance to input on the scope and structure of the framework, fostering an inclusive environment to address potential barriers to market entry and facilitating long-term growth opportunities within the professional services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3311 - Consultancy for Construction Framework

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council ('the Council") is preparing to renew its Professional Services Framework for Construction. The current framework is due to expire in 2026 and we would like to seek views and engagement from the market in relation to its proposals for the creation of the new framework. The new framework is expected to be valued at approx. PS4m p.a. over its life and will cover a wide range of consultancy services and will be used to support the delivery of, but not limited to: * Capital Works Programmes. * Highways and Infrastructure Schemes. * Sustainability Projects. * Housing. * Professional consultancy and advisory services related to land, buildings and the environment We are conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to: * Inform the market of our intentions. * Seek feedback on the proposed scope, lot structure, and call-off mechanisms. * Identify any barriers to entry, particularly for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). * Test the appetite for an Open Framework that will allow new suppliers to join at defined intervals. The outline Lot structure and preliminary estimated average annual contract value, this is subject to change: - Lot 1 - Multi-Disciplinary - Lot 2 - Programme & Project Management - Lot 3 - Quantity Surveyor & Cost Management - Lot 4 - Building Surveying - Lot 5 - Structural Engineering - Lot 6 - Civil Engineering - Lot 7 - Specialist Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) - Lot 8 - Environmental Engineering - Lot 9 - Lift Engineering - Lot 10 - Architecture - Lot 11 - Planning - Lot 12 - Conservation and Heritage Please note this PME Notice is not a call for competition but is to notify the market of an impending procurement opportunity and to invite potential bidders to participate in the market engagement event. In preparation for the imminent opportunity, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-forsuppliers

Planning Information

Leicester City Council (LCC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise (PME) to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, develop an appropriate specification and determine the procurement approach the Authority may take to appoint new service providers for its Professional Services Framework for Construction. Suppliers shall note that this Pre Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority will have to comply with its legal obligations in any ensuing procurement exercise and that neither the intention nor the purpose of this PME is to confer any commercial advantage upon its participants. Further information about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation. Submissions must be received by 22 December 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a980c4ac-1fc6-f011-813a-005056b64545 Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service) in any future tendering exercise. To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr John Morgan
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164540347

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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