Tender

Estates General Consultancy Support Framework

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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16 Oct 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Westminster is inviting tenders through an active procurement process for the "Estates General Consultancy Support Framework". This open procedure aims to assemble a versatile framework of experienced suppliers to provide general consultancy services within the building consultancy services category. Key focus areas include building services engineering, civil/structural engineering, and facilities management across the university's campuses, located in the UKI region. The tender aligns with the UK's legislative framework and will accommodate multiple lots covering specific services, with a total estimated gross value of £6 million. The submission deadline is 20th November 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 5th November 2025. Contracts are slated to begin on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st December 2029.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy within the construction and facilities sectors. The framework is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing innovation, flexibility, and high-quality services, with an emphasis on experience, prompt response times, and competitive pricing. By engaging in this framework, suppliers can gain access to diverse project opportunities via direct awards or competitive processes, enhancing their visibility and business prospects with a reputable institution. Businesses with specialties in building and construction services, engineering, legal advisory, and facilities management may find fruitful engagement through this comprehensive framework opportunity.

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Notice Title

Estates General Consultancy Support Framework

Notice Description

The University is seeking establish an internal framework of suitably experienced supplier/s to deliver General Consultancy Services to the Estates Director and the Estates Team. Lot 1 Building Services Engineering (M&E) Lot 2 Civil / Structural Engineer Lot 3 Condition Surveys Lot 4 Fire Strategy Consultant Lot 5 Legal / Lease Estates Advice and Support Lot 6 Lift Consultancy Engineer Lot 7 Project Manager Lot 8 FM Consultancy Support Historically, these services have been procured on a project-by-project basis, either by direct appointment or on via a quotation or tender process, depending on the value of the individual project The framework will allow for full flexibility of supplier appointment throughout the framework duration. This will include: * Direct award to any successful supplier on the relevant lot, * Further Competition or Quotation process involving all suppliers on the lot, * Further Competition or Quotation involving a selection of suppliers on the lot. There will be no guarantee of contract value for any supplier appointed to the framework. However, estimated values for each discipline are provided in the Lots section below. Full specification scope details can be found in the tender documents

Lot Information

Building Services Engineering (M&E)

To provide Building Services Engineering (M&E) Consultancy Support to the Estates Director and Estates Team, covering all UoW Campuses.

Civil / Structural Engineer

To provide Civil / Structural Engineering Consultancy Support to the Estates Director and Estates Team, covering all UoW Campuses.

Condition Surveys

To complete Condition Surveys and provide detailed reports to the Estates Director and Estates Team, covering all UoW Campuses.

Fire Strategy Consultant

To provide Fire Strategy Consultancy Support to the Estates Director and Estates Team, covering all UoW Campuses. Delivery of advice and support to be to industry standards and consistent with appropriate skills and experience.

Legal / Lease Estates Advice and Support

To provide Estates Portfolio Consultancy Support to the Estates Director and Estates Teama, covering all UoW Campuses. Delivery of advice and support to be to industry standards and consistent with appropriate skills and experience.

Lift Consultancy Engineer

To provide Lift Engineering Consultancy Support to the Estates Director and Estates Team, covering all UoW Campuses. Delivery of advice and support to be to industry standards and consistent with appropriate skills and experience. Supplier to be fully conversant with BSEN 81.80

Project Manager

To provide Project Management Support to the Estates Director and Estates Team, covering all UoW Campuses. Delivery of advice and support to be to industry standards and consistent with appropriate skills and experience.

FM Consultancy Support

To provide General FM Consultancy Support to the Estates Director and Estates Team, covering all UoW Campuses. Delivery of advice and support to be to industry standards and consistent with appropriate skills and experience. The support could cover all FM functions and services and providers may be specialist in particular areas or may have the ability to provide support of all of the following: * Catering Services * Cleaning Services * Grounds Maintenance Services * Planned and Responsive Maintenance Services * Security Services * Any other General Facilities Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065819-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
phelpss@westminster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 2HW
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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