--- title: "LEA (Local Education BDBF) Co-ordinated Voluntary Aided Programme - Professional Services Framework, Birmingham (2017 - 2021)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06f2b11b-390b-42a5-80e7-be6f003abe90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06f2b11b-390b-42a5-80e7-be6f003abe90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06f2b11b-390b-42a5-80e7-be6f003abe90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06f2b11b-390b-42a5-80e7-be6f003abe90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-30" --- # LEA (Local Education BDBF) Co-ordinated Voluntary Aided Programme - Professional Services Framework, Birmingham (2017 - 2021) Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06f2b11b-390b-42a5-80e7-be6f003abe90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06f2b11b-390b-42a5-80e7-be6f003abe90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06f2b11b-390b-42a5-80e7-be6f003abe90.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking bids for the "LEA (Local Education BDBF) Co-ordinated Voluntary Aided Programme - Professional Services Framework" for the period of 2017 to 2021, focusing on building consultancy services. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 12:00 hours GMT on 1st March 2017. The successful company will provide essential support to Voluntary Aided Schools in Birmingham, enabling them to identify and manage capital projects. The contract results in a framework agreement starting on 3rd April 2017, potentially extending for an additional year, with the main delivery location being Birmingham. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in building surveying and construction consultancy services. Companies capable of managing multiple projects within an educational framework and familiar with local authority processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. By partnering with the Birmingham City Council and local schools, shortlisted bidders could enhance their profiles and secure long-term contracts, subsequently fostering business growth in the public procurement space. ## Notice The BDBF is acting on behalf of the Church of England, Birmingham Schools. The Department for Education provides capital funding VA schools known as LCVAP funding. This funding is released to the LA who coordinate the distribution of funding prioritising keeping VA schools warm and dry. We are seeking a Building Surveying company or equivalent Professional Construction Consultancy to work with our Voluntary Aided (VA) Schools to determine appropriate capital projects including building requirements. They would then represent the Schools at LEA (Local Education Authority) Co-ordinated Voluntary Aided Programme (LCVAP) meetings with LA's and other interested parties to maximise funding possible. The framework agreement will run for 3 years starting on 3 April 2017 with a potential 1 year extension. In addition, this Framework will be available to other Church of England, Birmingham Schools (including voluntary-controlled schools, academies and affiliated schools). BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 hours (GMT) on 1st March 2017 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5751d89-86e3-4fe1-b961-63d06ba244ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315300 - Building surveying services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2017 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5751d89-86e3-4fe1-b961-63d06ba244ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5751d89-86e3-4fe1-b961-63d06ba244ab 31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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