Notice Information
Notice Title
C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy
Notice Description
Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by; * Providing professional expertise on construction related projects, * Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services * Providing cost certainty * Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource * Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms of cost and quality The Framework will be divided into the following lots:- Lot 1 - Architectural Services Lot 2 - Building Services Engineering Lot 3 - Quantity Surveying Services Lot 4 - Structural Engineering Services Lot 5 - Building Surveying Services Lot 6 - Heritage Architectural Services Lot 7 - CDM Client Advisor Lot 8 - Environmental & Engineering Consultancy Services Other potential beneficiaries of the framework are: Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority. Anticipated maximum spend PS3.27 million.
Lot Information
Architectural Services
Anticipated Maximum PS480k + VAT The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
Building Services EngineeringAnticipated Maximum PS360k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
Quantity Surveying ServicesAnticipated Maximum PS500k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
Structural Engineering ServicesAnticipated Maximum PS160k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)Anticipated Maximum PS550k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services, Quantity Surveying and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
Heritage Architectural ServicesAnticipated Maximum PS530k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
CDM Client Advisor ServicesAnticipated Maximum PS130k + VAT CDM Client Advisor Services. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
Environmental and EngineeringAnticipated Maximum PS560k + VAT Environmental and Engineering Consultancy Services including Environmental Impact Assessments, site/ground investigations, ecological surveys, archaeological surveys and flood risk assessments. Lot 8 will be involved in traditional construction projects and will also be used as part of wider development projects. Providers will need to demonstrate competence, either themselves, or through their supply chain, in undertaking various services including: * Environmental Impact Assessments * Site/ground investigations * Ecological surveys * Habitat surveys * Archaeological surveys * Traffic and transport surveys * Flood risk assessments * Support in Planning applications * BREEAM/Low Carbon assessor roles It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MEAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.
Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.
Planning Information
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. Cheshire East Council has undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of incumbent suppliers. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what procedures work well on the current framework 2- gain a better understanding of what procedures don't work well on the current framework 3- gain an understanding of how the framework procedures could be improved on a future framework Following this engagement, minor amendments may be made to the documentation to: 1- simplify the rebate procedure and calculation 2- allow more flexibility in how the Clerk of Works role can be delivered 3- clarify the fee calculation where construction costs increase
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004354-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
-
- CPV Codes
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
71317200 - Health and safety services
71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
71324000 - Quantity surveying services
71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
90700000 - Environmental services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £3,270,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £3,270,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Jan 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 12 Jan 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- 2030-01-14
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Janet Ellison-Jones
- Contact Email
- procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +441270686456
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CREWE
- Postcode
- CW1 2JZ
- Post Town
- Crewe
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD6 Cheshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD62 Cheshire East
- Delivery Location
- TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire
-
- Local Authority
- Cheshire East
- Electoral Ward
- Crewe Central
- Westminster Constituency
- Crewe and Nantwich
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004354-2026
19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072466-2025
10th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072157-2025
7th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
10 C3770 Instructions for Suppliers 20 C3770 Participation and Shortlisting Questionnaire 28 C3770 PSQ App C - Information Assurance Questionnaire 29 C3770 PSQ App D - Notation Value Calculation sheet 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template 40 C3770 TQR Scenarios Lots 1 to 8 50 Statement of Requirements - Lots 1 to 7 60 C3770 Terms and Conditions 70 C3770 Pricing Schedules Lots 1 to 8 80 C3770 Framework Operation Manual 90 C3770 FOM Annex 1 LCBS Assessment Tool
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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{
"type": "quality",
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{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Continuous Improvement",
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{
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{
"number": 10,
"weight": "percentageExact"
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]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Environment Strategy",
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"numbers": [
{
"number": 10,
"weight": "percentageExact"
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]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Service Delivery and Scenarios",
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{
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"description": "Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria."
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"hasOptions": true,
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"name": "Pricing",
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Framework and Call Off Task Management",
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{
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{
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]
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{
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{
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{
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"currency": "GBP"
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"name": "Pricing",
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"number": 30,
"weight": "percentageExact"
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"currency": "GBP"
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"name": "Pricing",
"description": "Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template",
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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{
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}
},
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"value": {
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"amount": 130000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
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"type": "price",
"name": "Pricing",
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"number": 30,
"weight": "percentageExact"
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]
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"type": "quality",
"name": "Framework and Call Off Task Management",
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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]
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{
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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"number": 10,
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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}
},
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"description": "Anticipated Maximum PS560k + VAT Environmental and Engineering Consultancy Services including Environmental Impact Assessments, site/ground investigations, ecological surveys, archaeological surveys and flood risk assessments. Lot 8 will be involved in traditional construction projects and will also be used as part of wider development projects. Providers will need to demonstrate competence, either themselves, or through their supply chain, in undertaking various services including: * Environmental Impact Assessments * Site/ground investigations * Ecological surveys * Habitat surveys * Archaeological surveys * Traffic and transport surveys * Flood risk assessments * Support in Planning applications * BREEAM/Low Carbon assessor roles It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MEAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.",
"status": "active",
"value": {
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"amount": 560000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
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"type": "price",
"name": "Pricing",
"description": "Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template",
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"number": 30,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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{
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"number": 10,
"weight": "percentageExact"
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]
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"weight": "percentageExact"
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]
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}
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}
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{
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},
{
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}
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