Planning

Housing Professional Services

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 10:31

PlanningUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 16:52

PlanningUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 07:34

PlanningUpdate

25 Jun 2025 at 10:36

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is preparing a procurement process titled "Housing Professional Services," which consists of two key lots: Project Management and Quantity Surveying Services, and Architectural Design Services. This process falls under the real estate and construction services industry category and is located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. As of 2nd February 2026, the procurement is in the planning stage with an anticipated date to market on 23rd February 2026. The procurement will use an open procedure method with a contract value of up to £4.8 million, scheduled to commence from 4th May 2026 and end on 31st May 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in project management, architectural design, and quantity surveying services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the contract. Businesses experienced in working within framework agreements and those possessing expertise in the housing and real estate sectors will find this a fitting opportunity to leverage their skills and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Professional Services

Notice Description

Housing Professional Services consisting of 2 lots - Project Management and QS Services and Architectural Design Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055094
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008815-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 May 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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