GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework - Professional Services

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Notice Title

GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework - Professional Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of professional consultancy services, open for use by GEM Framework customers and the wider public sector. This framework will provide access to a range of professional services to support public sector projects, including, but not limited to, Project Management, QS/Cost Consultancy, Architectural Design, Building Surveying and Mechanical and Electrical design services. The framework is being procured in accordance with the UK Procurement Act 2023 and available for use by central and local government bodies, NHS organisations, education institutions, housing associations and other public sector organisations. Call-off contracts may be awarded by direct award or further competition under the framework terms. The framework will support the delivery of construction, infrastructure, estates, and asset-related programmes, as well as wider strategic and advisory services. It will operate for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to 1 additional year, subject to satisfactory performance.

Planning Information

This Early Engagement Notice is issued to invite the market to provide information and insights to inform the establishment of a multi-supplier framework for professional consultancy services, to be available for GEM Framework customers and the wider public sector. The framework is intended to cover a broad range of professional services, including, but not limited to, project management, cost consultancy, design services, technical advisory support, and associated consultancy services to support construction, infrastructure, estates, and asset-related programmes. Through this engagement, suppliers are invited to: Provide information on their capabilities, capacity, and experience relevant to the services described; Offer feedback on proposed service scope, frameworks, and delivery approaches; Highlight opportunities and challenges that may impact the design or operation of the framework; Suggest innovations or improvements to enhance the efficiency and value of future call-off contracts. Suppliers can provide feedback in writing via email to gemma.bagnall@gemframework.co.uk Suppliers may also be invited to participate in virtual engagement sessions or workshops, which will be communicated separately. All feedback received will be considered in the development of the forthcoming framework procurement, which will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646c3
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064514-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45222200 - Engineering work for military installations

45222300 - Engineering work for security installations

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

70000000 - Real estate services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £85,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 21 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Withdrawn
Lots Status: Withdrawn
Awards Status: Cancelled
Contracts Status: Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE CRESCENT ACADEMY
Additional Buyers: MISSING
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode: ST4 8GH
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: Not specified
Local Authority: Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward: Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Westminster Constituency: Stoke-on-Trent South

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064514-2026
9th July 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009910-2026
4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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