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title: "Framework for Construction and Engineering Consultancy"
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buyer: "ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS"
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# Framework for Construction and Engineering Consultancy

Buyer: ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03093647-4e79-4539-b6f1-153beba3d260

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Association of North East Councils as the primary buyer, seeking bids for a “Framework for Construction and Engineering Consultancy.” This contract falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is classified as selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the contract period is set from 19th September 2017 to 20th October 2021. The tender period concluded on 3rd May 2017, which marked the end of the bidding phase.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in construction and engineering consultancy. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions or specialised services within these sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework. The option for direct awards or mini competitions allows for flexibility in securing business, allowing various types of consultancy firms to engage effectively in the bidding process.

## Notice

Award (OJEU Award notice 2017/S 188-385351) of a multi-supplier multi-lot Framework that will be used both on a direct award and mini competition basis. (OJEU Notice 2016/S 199-358688) Contracting Authorities who enter into a call-off agreement will have the choice of directly awarding to the supplier delivering best value for the individual project or using the mini competition route to identify the optimum supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eacb50f-71ad-49c2-abd9-6244f8233391 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2017 - 20 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 46 |
| Supplier names | AA PROJECTS; ACANTHUS WSM ARCHITECTS; ADP; AECOM; AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE; ATKINS; AURA NEWCASTLE; BDP; BILLINGHURST GEORGE & PARTNERS; BURO FOUR PROJECT SERVICES; CAPITA PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE; CLANCY CONSULTING; CURRIE & BROWN; CURTINS CONSULTING; DRESCO (DESIGN & CONSULTANCY; DRIVER PROJECT SERVICES; DURHAM WILDLIFE SERVICES; ECUS; EXP CONSULTING; FAIRHUST; FAITHFUL+GOULD; FORE CONSULTING; HOWARTH LITCHFIELD; JBA CONSULTING; LONG O'DONNELL ASSOCIATES; MA COST CONSULTING; MACE; MOSAIC CONSULTANTS; MOTT MACDONALD; OPUS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS (UK; P+HS ARCHITECTS; PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS; RAMBOLL; RIDER HUNT (NEWCASTLE; ROYAL HASKONING DHV; RPS CONSULTING; S I SEALY & ASSOCIATES; SATELLITE ARCHITECTS; SUMMERS-INMAN; SWECO; SYSTRA; TEP; THOMSON ECOLOGY; TURNER & TOWNSEND; WSP; WYG ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eacb50f-71ad-49c2-abd9-6244f8233391

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eacb50f-71ad-49c2-abd9-6244f8233391
  2nd October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fba4dc7-1929-4d89-a7d4-d737c2c5d959
  Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f99523f-11eb-4ac9-80f0-57bd1152fed3
  Contract award notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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