Planning

CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI (Request for Information)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 May 2026 at 18:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 14:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of developing a new Construction Framework, seeking to gather insights through a Request for Information (RFI) to shape their procurement strategy. This engagement, titled "CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI," falls under the works industry category, specifically focusing on building construction work. The procurement process is aimed at informing the design of a framework agreement, anticipated to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2030. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 29th May 2026, with the deadline for feedback being 12th June 2026. Interested parties can provide input via the Authority's e-tendering portal to influence the final framework design and procurement strategy.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in construction and building works, to shape future procurement strategies by engaging in early discussions with Central Bedfordshire Council. By providing feedback, businesses can help define key parameters such as lot structures, performance management, and procurement methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is structured to accommodate them. Businesses that successfully engage in this preliminary market engagement may find opportunities for future collaborations once the competitive tender process officially opens.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI (Request for Information)

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking market engagement to inform the development of a new Construction Framework. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather feedback from the market on the proposed framework structure, procurement and award mechanisms, contract management arrangements, performance measures and contractual approaches. This is not a procurement exercise, call for competition, or invitation to tender. The information provided will be used solely to help shape the Authority's procurement strategy and framework design. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and responses will not be evaluated or used to assess future supplier suitability. The Authority welcomes feedback from organisations of all sizes and encourages suppliers to provide open and constructive responses based on their experience of delivering similar works and operating within comparable frameworks.

Planning Information

Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a new Construction Framework. The Authority is seeking feedback from contractors, suppliers and other interested parties on a range of proposed framework arrangements, including lot structure, call-off mechanisms, performance management, social value requirements, contractual approaches and procurement methodologies. Interested organisations are invited to review the Request for Information (RFI) documentation available through the Authority's e-tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home) and submit responses by 12 June 2026. The Authority encourages responses to be submitted by this date to ensure they can be fully considered as part of the market engagement exercise. Whilst the engagement will remain open after this date, responses received after 12 June 2026 may not be assessed or taken into account when finalising the procurement strategy and framework design. This market engagement exercise is being undertaken for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition or invitation to tender. Responses received will be used solely to help inform the Authority's procurement strategy and framework design. Participation in this engagement exercise will not form part of any future supplier selection or evaluation process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051068-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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