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Multi-Disciplinary - Construction Consultancy Framework

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk

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Planning

21 Oct 2026 at 09:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk is leading a proposed multidisciplinary construction consultancy framework for police and fire authorities across the East of England and parts of the South East. The services are expected to cover architecture, building surveying, quantity surveying, project and programme management, structural and civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and other specialist construction consultancy. The framework is intended to give participating authorities access to professional advice and support for construction projects. The potential delivery area includes Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Kent, alongside other nearby areas. The project is being developed jointly by seven police and crime commissioner organisations, with 7F Commercial Services gathering market feedback to shape the eventual framework.

This is at the planning stage: the buyer is seeking market feedback, not inviting tenders. The expected approach is a framework agreement, but its structure, lots, call-off arrangements and procurement approach are still being informed by responses. Suppliers are invited to submit a questionnaire by 27 October 2026; this is market engagement, not a bid deadline or commitment to proceed. The buyer expects a subsequent procurement notice by 30 November 2026. If taken forward, the planned contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031. The procurement is above the relevant threshold, but no estimated contract value is stated. The proposed arrangement is intended to suit small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This preparatory engagement is relevant to construction consultancies able to provide one or more of the listed professional disciplines, including specialist firms as well as multidisciplinary practices. It offers an opportunity to influence the framework design before procurement, particularly its structure, division into lots, call-off mechanisms and procurement approach. The buyer is specifically seeking feedback on suppliers’ capability and capacity, so firms should be ready to explain which services they can deliver and at what scale. The intended framework spans multiple police and fire authorities and a broad geographic area, making it potentially relevant to suppliers with regional reach or the ability to work through partners. The stated suitability for smaller businesses and social enterprises suggests participation is not limited to large consultancies. No specific accreditations or experience requirements are set out at this stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Disciplinary - Construction Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

7F Commercial Services is seeking market feedback in relation to a proposed Multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy Services Framework. The Framework is anticipated to provide access to a range of professional consultancy disciplines, including but not limited to architecture, building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, programme management, structural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and other specialist consultancy services. The purpose of this Request for Information is to gather market intelligence and obtain feedback to help inform the proposed framework structure, lotting arrangements, call-off mechanisms and procurement approach.

Planning Information

7F Commercial Services is seeking feedback from the market to help inform the development of a proposed multidisciplinary construction consultancy services framework. Suppliers are invited to complete the accompanying questionnaire to provide information on capability, capacity, framework structure, lotting arrangements and proposed procurement approach. Responses will be used to shape the future procurement and do not constitute any commitment to commence a procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078c66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099254-2026
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation

71300000 - Engineering services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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 Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLJ4 Kent, TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway, TLJ44 East Kent, TLJ45 Mid Kent, TLJ46 West Kent
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

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