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title: "Keystone Alliance Consultants Framework 2018"
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# Keystone Alliance Consultants Framework 2018

Buyer: KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENTS (LG) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15f7ef11-5c37-4543-b49b-f10a2434709b

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## Summary

The Keystone Alliance Consultants Framework 2018 is aimed at acquiring residential development consultancy services, facilitated by Keystone Developments (LG) Limited on behalf of the Keystone Alliance. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, following an open procedure which allows broad participation from suppliers. This framework spans a four-year contract period starting from 3rd September 2018 until 3rd September 2022, with a minimum value of £750,000 and a total budget capped at £2,500,000. Suppliers are required to submit their applications through Xantive's online platform by the deadline of 9th July 2018, covering areas in multiple English counties including Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, and the West Midlands.

The Keystone Alliance framework presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those providing services as Employer's Agents, Architects, Clerks of Works, or Project Managers focused on affordable housing. Suitable candidates could include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in residential developments and a proven track record in consulting within the construction and engineering sectors. This framework not only allows for direct participation in public sector projects but also serves as a platform for building long-term relationships with various local authorities and housing associations in the region.

## Notice

Framework opportunity for Residential Development Consultancy Services on behalf of Keystone Alliance. Duration of Framework: 4 years. Keystone Alliance is; Keystone Developments (LG) Ltd, Longhurst & Havelock Homes, Spire Homes, Axiom Housing Association, Friendship, Care and Housing, Lace Housing, Tuntum Housing Association and Framework Housing Association and could include any other Registered Provider, Local Authority or other Arms-Length Management Organisation situated in the English counties of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Warwickshire (including the city of Birmingham), Bedfordshire, Norfolk, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Humberside, Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire]. The Alliance require Consultants to perform the services and roles of: A. Employer's Agent (including optional Principal Designer services); B. Architect (including optional Principal Designer services); C. Clerk of Works; D. Affordable Housing Project Manager. Additional information: To access the tender documents: Go to Xantive.supplierselect.com Follow the instructions to register if you do not have an account When you are signed in click on Public Projects (Top Right) You will find: Keystone Alliance Consortium Consultants Framework Tender 2018 - listed on the list of Public Projects You can download the tender document there for referal Click on Create Opportunity and follow prompts to access all information Complete your application ON LINE and provide all information requested in the form requested. Submit your response before the deadline. To submit a response: - Click on Project Status. - If any Mandatory Questions are unanswered you can click on the red text to find out which. - Once those are completed a Submit option will be provided - Follow the prompts. Note it is impossible to submit after the deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9b8d2f-33c3-4646-83f0-cc3cf6f84535 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 9 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENTS (LG) LIMITED |
| Locality | BOSTON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE21 7TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Boston |
| Electoral ward | Wyberton |
| Westminster constituency | Boston and Skegness |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ABODE CONSULTANCY; AECOM; ALLAN JOYCE ARCHITECTS; BAILY GARNER; BOND BRYAN ARCHITECTS; CORE ARCHITECTS; FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010; JEFFERSON SHEARD ARCHITECTS (U K; LEWIS AND HICKEY; LONGHURST GROUP; MICHAEL DYSON ASSOCIATES; PELHAM ARCHITECTS; PITCH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; PRP ARCHITECTS; RG+P; RICHARD JULIAN AND ASSOCIATES; SAUNDERS BOSTON; SUMMERS INMAN CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY CONSULTANTS; THORNTON FIRKIN; WT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9b8d2f-33c3-4646-83f0-cc3cf6f84535
- 19 Jun 2018 at 12:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cbb198d-9d27-4197-baac-5859afc6383e
- 19 Jun 2018 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cbb198d-9d27-4197-baac-5859afc6383e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9b8d2f-33c3-4646-83f0-cc3cf6f84535
  26th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cbb198d-9d27-4197-baac-5859afc6383e
  19th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://xantive.supplierselect.com
  Access to the Tender documents is through the following link. See additional text for instructions to access documents.

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