Planning

CT1674 - Clerk of Works Framework Agreement

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring services for the re-tender of the Clerk of Works Framework Agreement. The process aims to assess market interest and gather notes from potential service providers, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services. Interested parties must submit their interest and complete a market research questionnaire by 22nd August 2025, with formal notices expected to be released on 17th September 2025. This procurement is governed by the framework agreements and covered by the GPA, offering a four-year contract opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in general public services, particularly those with experience and capacity for service delivery near Edinburgh. The framework agreement allows not only for substantial financial engagement but also long-term strategic partnerships with the City of Edinburgh Council. Ideal competitors would have robust service capabilities, a track record in similar frameworks, and the ability to contribute to the Council’s procurement strategy potentially leading to enhanced market visibility and growth prospects in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1674 - Clerk of Works Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to assess market interest in the re-tender of the existing Clerk of Works Framework Agreement and collate notes of interest from potential Service Providers. It is expected that the new Framework Agreement will be for a period of four years. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an opportunity for potential Service Providers to participate in finalising the Council's procurement strategy. Interested parties are invited to register their interest via the notice as well as completing a short market research questionnaire to be completed and returned no later than Friday 22nd August.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to assess market interest in the re-tender of the existing Clerk of Works Framework Agreement and collate notes of interest from potential Service Providers. It is expected that the new Framework Agreement will be for a period of four years. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an opportunity for potential Service Providers to participate in finalising the Council's procurement strategy. Interested parties are invited to register their interest via the notice as well as completing a short market research questionnaire to be completed and returned no later than Friday 22nd August.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805641
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535664
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Boutiche
Contact Email
hannah.boutiche@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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