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Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026

Belfast Metropolitan College

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29 Jun 2026 at 08:56

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26 May 2026 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026" is being administered by Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC). This procurement, in collaboration with other Northern Irish colleges, focuses on providing professional services for minor works projects. The industry category is centered around architectural and engineering services, including quantity surveying, project management, and environmental consultancy, among others. The procurement is currently in the Tender update stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 7th July 2026 at 3:00 PM. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Northern Ireland, this procurement uses a selective procedure with a competitive flexible approach and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Set to conclude the award period by 21st December 2026, it comprises several lots serving various regional colleges, each with a gross value of up to GBP 1,440,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in architectural and engineering sectors, especially those looking to expand their footprint within Northern Ireland's education sector. Firms that specialize in multidisciplinary professional services, including SMEs, are well-suited to compete for these projects due to the diverse range of services required. The framework aims to engage up to three suppliers, offering exclusive services for each lot, though flexibility allows for adjustments if insufficient suppliers meet eligibility. This can pave the way for business growth by ensuring steady work for successful suppliers from 2027 until 2031. Interested businesses should note that the framework agreement includes step-in rights, allowing appointed suppliers to potentially step into additional lots, further enhancing opportunities for business expansion and service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of the Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026 for the Contracting Authorities. This includes the provision of professional services delivery for minor works projects to include - quantity surveying services, project management & design services, cost management services, business case preparation, tender documentation preparation, architectural services, civil and structural engineering services, mechanical and electrical engineering services and Environmental/Sustainability Engineering Services. CPD's Construction Information Management System (CIMS) is a cloud-based collaboration platform which may be used by Clients, CPD Construction Professionals, and Suppliers in the delivery of government infrastructure projects. The platform is built upon the Asite common data environment, with bespoke development to suit CPD requirements for quality assurance throughout the procurement lifecycle. All information relating to this procurement has been developed and stored within CIMS. All documents for this procurement are available for Suppliers to view and download from a Data Room, a publicly accessible folder in CIMS, which may be accessed at the following link: https://adoddleak.asite.com/lnk/jroXo6Hk5rdEBU7Cp99 The Supplier should download documents to their desktop to review and/or complete as required. The completed TSP should be submitted in accordance with Section 5 of this document. Access to the public folder shall remain open until the Framework Agreement has been awarded.

Lot Information

LOT 1 Central Region Central Professional Construction Services

The provision of professional construction services for the delivery of minor works projects for Belfast Metropolitan College and South Eastern Regional College

Options: The Framework Agreement includes a Step-in rights Option whereby a Supplier appointed to one or more Lots of the Framework Agreement, may be asked to Step-in and deliver the works associated with another Lot, following a Secondary Competition. Refer to the Procurement Documents for more details.

LOT 2 Northern Region Professional Construction Services

The provision of professional construction services for the delivery of minor works projects for Northern Regional College and North West Regional College.

Options: The Framework Agreement includes a Step-in rights Option whereby a Supplier appointed to one or more Lots of the Framework Agreement, may be asked to Step-in and deliver the works associated with another Lot, following a Secondary Competition. Refer to the Procurement Documents for more details.

LOT 3 Southern Region Professional Construction Services

The provision of professional construction services for the delivery of minor works projects for Southern Regional College and South West College.

Options: The Framework Agreement includes a Step-in rights Option whereby a Supplier appointed to one or more Lots of the Framework Agreement, may be asked to Step-in and deliver the works associated with another Lot, following a Secondary Competition. Refer to the Procurement Documents for more details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060570-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315000 - Building services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71541000 - Construction project management services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,945,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,945,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2027 - 13 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Metropolitan College
Additional Buyers

North West Regional College

Northern Regional College

South Eastern Regional College (SERC)

South West College

Southern Regional College (SRC)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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