Planning

National Framework Delivery and Management Partner

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 11:29

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 11:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 May 2026 at 11:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:34

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is planning a procurement process to appoint a National Framework Delivery and Management Partner for construction works. This opportunity, categorised under general, financial, and marketing management consultancy services, as well as procurement consultancy services, is directed towards managing a National Construction Works Framework in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, having been initiated on 15 June 2026, with the tender period closing on 21 July 2026. The framework aims to serve the UKD74 region in the United Kingdom, with the contract period proposed to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2036. Interested parties should note the accelerated procedure due to a qualifying planned procurement notice, with potential award decisions concluded by 28 August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in designing, procuring, and managing extensive projects within the public sector. Given the broad scope of consultancy services required, including general, financial, and marketing management, as well as procurement consultancy, firms with robust multidisciplinary capabilities will be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for a competitive bidding process, offering an advantageous platform for eligible businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolios alongside Wirral Council's ambitious infrastructure agenda. The planned engagement activities in June indicate readiness for market participants to interact, further fostering business growth potential alliances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Delivery and Management Partner

Notice Description

The Council seeks to appoint a Delivery and Management Partner (Concession Services) pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023, to work in partnership with the Council (the "Contracting Authority") to design, procure, and subsequently manage a National Construction Works Framework as defined by and compliant with the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

This stage of the preliminary market engagement was initiated by the publication of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. Interested suppliers are invited to review details of the opportunity and return a completed questionnaire no later than 12pm - 5th June 2026 via the following portal: https://procontract.due-north.com - Project Ref: DN817603. Further details of the opportunity and the questionnaire can be located on the above portal. Prior to formally launching a procurement process, participants may be contacted to discuss their submitted response to the questionnaire. Such sessions will take place throughout June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056149-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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