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title: "Professional Services Framework 4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-26"
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# Professional Services Framework 4

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bbcd9b3-253a-4e46-9088-66cc27c7a756

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council, which is seeking to establish a Professional Services Framework through an open tender. This framework aims to create a sustainable consultancy supply chain for the Council's future capital works programme, facilitating collaboration with Council officers and supply chain partners. The total contract value is £30 million, and it covers services in the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender period closed on 6th December 2021, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st March 2022 and run until 28th February 2026. Clarifications regarding this opportunity must be submitted via The Chest portal.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in architecture, civil engineering, surveying, and related consultancy services. With various work packages available—ranging from architecture and highways civils to building surveying and infrastructure—the tender is well-suited for businesses looking to partner with the local authority on key infrastructure developments in the region. Companies with expertise in sustainable construction practices and a strong local presence will be especially competitive in this framework.

## Notice

This opportunity is available via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ This Framework aims to establish a sustainable consultancy supply chain to help deliver the Council's future capital works programme in a cost effective and efficient way in collaboration with Council officers and supply chain partners. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): * Lot 1A- Architecture < PS50k * Lot 1B- Architecture > PS25k * Lot 2A- Highways Civils < PS50k * Lot 2B- Highways Civils > PS25k * Lot 3A- Building Surveying < PS50k * Lot 3B- Building Surveying > PS25k * Lot 4A- Growth and Infrastructure < PS50k * Lot 4B- Growth and Infrastructure > PS25k All clarifications MUST go via The Chest (through the messages area on the project dashboard)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a9ea1f-2186-4a12-a1d4-062a0f225bc0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a9ea1f-2186-4a12-a1d4-062a0f225bc0
- 26 Oct 2021 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c425e58e-fd1d-47ba-a5fb-7923fcbf69fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a9ea1f-2186-4a12-a1d4-062a0f225bc0
  26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c425e58e-fd1d-47ba-a5fb-7923fcbf69fa
  26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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