Planning

Professional Services Framework Built Environment - Below PS30k

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Professional Services Framework in the Built Environment, with a contract value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT. The procurement is focused on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, suitable for the region UKG23 (United Kingdom). This opportunity is specifically for services valued below £30,000. Key dates include preliminary market engagement events on 20th November and 25th November 2025. The procurement process involves engaging suitably qualified consultants for a framework contract, with the contract period expected to start on 21st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the built environment sector. Businesses offering architectural, construction, or engineering consultancy services can find growth opportunities by engaging in this framework, as it supports collaborative and ongoing service provision over multiple years. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in upcoming engagement events to understand the scope and requirements better, providing a clearer pathway for potentially securing a place within the contractual agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services Framework Built Environment - Below PS30k

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council wishes to appoint suitably qualified consultants to a framework for services in the built environment.

Planning Information

Teams events held on; 20th November 10am 25th November 2.30pm To book a place, please contact; Vicky Perry: victoria.perry@stoke.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071703-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Victoria perry
Contact Email
victoria.perry@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782235212

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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