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OPCC West Mercia Estate Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) Dilapidations and Contentious Building Surveying and Litigation Services

WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

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24 Sep 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is actively seeking tenders for the Estates Preferred Contractor Framework focusing on dilapidations, contentious building surveying, and litigation services. This tender process, classified under CPV code 71240000 for architectural, engineering, and planning services, is well underway, with key deadlines approaching. Located within the West Mercia region (UKG), the procurement follows an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is set for 17th October 2025, with bids accepted in written form and in English. The tender process is set to align and co-terminate with the previously awarded Estates PCF Contract, effective August 2025, covering services for both West Mercia Police and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in building surveying services, specifically those offering expertise in surveyance and litigation. Companies within the architectural and engineering sectors can significantly benefit from this procurement by establishing a framework agreement with both the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service. This framework contract can help enhance a firm's growth by providing a stable business relationship and repeated work opportunities over the contract period, estimated at 1,080 days without any renewal options. Businesses should note the emphasis on electronic ordering and payment, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with efficient digital transaction processes.

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Notice Title

OPCC West Mercia Estate Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) Dilapidations and Contentious Building Surveying and Litigation Services

Notice Description

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (the Authority) is to invite tenders for provision of Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) - Dilapidations and Contentious Building Surveying and Litigation Services Category for West Mercia Police (WMP) and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) upon the terms and conditions set out in the tender.The term 'the Authority' relates to both the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority. The Contract will co-terminate with the overarching awarded Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) Contract ref 11529 awarded in August 2025 (Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-024151, Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03f095). This tender will align and co-terminate once evaluated and awarded with the original PCF 11529 as stated above for clarity. Further details contained within the timetable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (the Authority) is to invite tenders for provision of Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) - Dilapidations and Contentious Building Surveying and Litigation Services Category for West Mercia Police (WMP) and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) upon the terms and conditions set out in the tender.The term 'the Authority' relates to both the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority. The Contract will co-terminate with the overarching awarded Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) Contract ref 11529 awarded in August 2025 (Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-024151, Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03f095). This tender will align and co-terminate once evaluated and awarded with the original PCF 11529 as stated above for clarity. Further details contained within the timetable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059454-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

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