Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Small Estates, Sydenham Hill & Longland Court Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is engaging in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the provision of multidisciplinary consultancy services targeting Small Estates, Sydenham Hill, and Longland Court. The procurement process, initiated in the planning stage, requests interested parties to submit their completed PME documents by 12:00 on 26 May 2026 via the City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal. This project, expected to commence on 1 December 2026 and conclude by 30 November 2029, spans various geographical areas within the social housing portfolio. The total estimated contract value is £240,000 gross (£200,000 net), and the procurement falls under the services category with a primary focus on construction consultancy services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in multidisciplinary consultancy, including the production of feasibility reports, design and specification for building and mechanical & electrical engineering (M&E), tendering processes, contract administration, and cost consultancy. Particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract allows participants to provide innovative solutions and exhibit their expertise in major works billing, principal designer roles, and clerk of works duties. Engaging in this market engagement will give businesses insights into the City of London Corporation's approach and future procurement strategies, thus enabling growth and increased market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Small Estates, Sydenham Hill & Longland Court Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the 'City') is carrying out Preliminary Market Engagement ('PME') in relation to the provision of a multidisciplinary consultant to provide a range of services in relation to the delivery of three defined works packages in different geographical areas of its social housing portfolio. Services will include the production of Feasibility Reports, Design and Specification (Building and M&E), Tendering, Contract Administration, Cost Consultancy (including support with section 20 major works billing), Principal Designer (BR and CDM) and Clerk of Works. This exercise will help inform our approach to the procurement, provide an opportunity to gain insight into how participants might approach delivery of the service in question, and offer a useful early indication of the likely level of interest in the proposed project from the market. Please note that this is not a call for competition.

Planning Information

The PME is being conducted via the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (url:www.cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com). To access the PME documentation, please register on the system for free and search ‘Small Estates, Sydenham Hill & Longland Court Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services’. Organisations should submit their completed PME document via the system by the return deadline of 12:00 on 26/05/2026 to participate. PME document submissions cannot be uploaded after the return deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069555
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043376-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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