Tender

OPCC West Mercia Estate Preferred Contractor Framework PCF - Planning Consultancy Category

WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

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Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, in collaboration with Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority, is inviting tenders for the provision of a Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) in the Planning Consultancy category. This procurement is classified under the services industry, specifically architectural, engineering, and planning services, and is intended for the West Mercia geographic region (UKG). Currently in the tender stage, the procurement follows an open procedure format with submissions accepted in written form until 17th October 2025. Successful bidders will see their contracts co-terminate with the overarching PCF Contract, ref 11529, awarded in August 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for the same day, marking the commencement of the award phase.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialised in architectural and planning consultancy, particularly those looking to establish or expand their footprint within regional public services contracts. Companies that provide innovative consultancy solutions and have a robust track record in similar public sector contracts will find this tender advantageous. As the preferred contractor framework supports the operational needs of critical services like West Mercia Police and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, it stands as a prestigious engagement for businesses capable of delivering high-quality planning consultancy services.

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Notice Title

OPCC West Mercia Estate Preferred Contractor Framework PCF - Planning Consultancy Category

Notice Description

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (the Authority) is to invite tenders for provision of Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) - Planning Consultancy 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) - Planning Consultancy 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-05a188
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059455-2025
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

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
Adam Pritchard
Contact Email
adam.pritchard@westmercia.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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