Construction & Building Services Framework

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Jun 2026 at 08:22

Planning

24 May 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Construction & Building Services Framework" was initiated by Suffolk County Council, a public authority in sub-central government, based in Ipswich, UK. Initially planned to commence on 1st June 2027 and conclude on 31st May 2031, this framework aimed to cater to public sector needs under the works industry category. With an estimated gross value of £600 million, preparations were underway with a planned status indicated for the tender as of 24th May 2025. However, as of 5th June 2026, the tender process was withdrawn and marked with a "tenderCancellation" stage. The previous buyer's role was managed by VERTAS GROUP LIMITED.

This framework initially represented a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in construction and building services. The procurement was designed to work under a framework agreement, making it conducive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply. Despite the cancellation, organisations specialising in CPV code 45000000, which includes various construction works, could have benefitted from the large contract values and growth potentials in the East of England region. Companies with robust experience in delivering large-scale public sector projects should watch for any re-tendering activities or similar future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Construction & Building Services Framework

Notice Description

Construction & Building Services Works for public sector

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052582
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053130-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

VERTAS GROUP LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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