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Pre-Market Engagement for Clerk of Works Consultancy Services Framework

SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

Sovereign Network Group is initiating a pre-market engagement process for a Clerk of Works Consultancy Services Framework Agreement, with contact person Mark Holmes situated at Sovereign House, Basingstoke. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with involved services categorised under building services consultancy and construction supervision. This framework will cover regions in both inner and outer London, as well as the West and South of England, providing consultancy services either in-person or remotely. Business operators interested in participating must submit their Pre-Market Engagement documents electronically by 4th May 2026, and future notices will follow on 15th May 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st September 2026, extending until 31st August 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in building services consultancy and construction supervision. The framework agreement allows for flexibility in service delivery, accommodating both remote and on-site consultancy across significant geographical regions. The process is particularly accessible to SMEs and VCSEs, aligning to offer ten potential framework agreements within each geographical lot providing opportunities for broadened market access and further solidifying industry credibility. Businesses adept at navigating mini competitions or direct awards are ideal contenders for optimising the call-off appointments under this framework.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for Clerk of Works Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Services in Two Lots: * Lot 1 - London (inside M25) and including counties generally North and East of London (see location map below) to deliver Clerk of Work Consultancy services both in-person at Client location and / or remotely by agreement with the project team. (This is not exclusive - as we reserve the right to include Essex and surrounding areas, if requirements emerge during the Framework Term). * Lot 2 - Outside London M25 including counties generally West of England and South (Southern England) (see location map below) to deliver Clerk of Work Consultancy Services both in-person at client locations and / or remotely by agreement with the project team. (This is not exclusive - as we reserve the right to include Surrey, East and West Sussex and Kent and surrounding area, if requirements emerge during the Framework Term). Our Office Localities and Office locations map will supplement this Notice Responses to the Pre-Market Engagement will inform the next stages of the process. This will include the release of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, and the release of an Invitation to Tender for those who qualify. Our intention is to evaluate responses and award up to ten Framework Agreements in each Lot, which will be ranked based on quality and commercial responses to the ITT. Each Call-Off will be appointed under the Framework Agreement. The Call Off documents will inform the specific needs for the location and task. The process of appointment will be based on either * Mini Competition (with specific responses to the Call Off documents), or * Direct Award. Details of the Call-Off appointment arrangements, will be included in the Invitation to Tender documents. There is no guarantee of work.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for Clerk of Works Consultancy Services Framework Agreement. This is a PME Notice and all bidders must create an account on SNG’s Intend tender portal and submit all documents electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sovereign/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068950
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037191-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71520000 - Construction supervision 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
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLI6 Outer London - South, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLJ South East (England), TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ32 Southampton, TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire, TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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