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03 Jul 2026 at 16:03

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:52

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum, a central government public authority located in London, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Sustainability Consultant Framework". This was structured under an open, competitive flexible procedure aimed at setting up a framework for acquiring sustainability consultancy services over the next four years. The process, which concluded on 3rd July 2026, involved an award notice for a contract valued at £450,000 (up to £540,000 gross). It was targeted at services in the environmental engineering and energy consultancy sectors, covering locations in regions UKI3 and UKI4. The award signifies the transition from tender to contract phase, with implementation scheduled from 16th July 2026 to 15th June 2030. OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED was selected as the supplier for this framework.

This initiative provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability and consultancy services to engage with a prestigious institution like the Victoria and Albert Museum. By participating in this framework, businesses can leverage the project's focus on climate adaptation and decarbonisation plans, potentially enhancing their portfolio and securing further contracts. The framework's competitive yet structured approach, allowing for additional service call-offs, is particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. The project stresses the importance of advancing government social value outcomes, such as reducing carbon footprints and promoting green technologies, which could be attractive to companies committed to sustainability and innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sustainability Consultant Framework

Notice Description

We have run a procurement process for a framework for sustainability consultancy services. Refer to the Tender Notice for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract has the option for: Any additional services that may reasonably be required that are relevant to the brief and scope. Annual price rises to the ceiling costs incorporated into the Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062955-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 15 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Victoria and Albert Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED

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