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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Multi-Disciplinary Design Consultancy"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Multi-Disciplinary Design Consultancy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cff12152-2830-4876-880d-55c4802452c8

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is initiating a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Multi-Disciplinary Design Consultancy. This procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural and related services and is located in Edgbaston, United Kingdom (B15 2TT). The current procurement stage is tender, with the tender period set to close on 2nd August 2019. The agreement is expected to last for 10 years, commencing on 29th November 2019, and may support various higher education organisations beyond the university itself. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for design consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in architectural, civil, and structural engineering services. Businesses that specialise in multi-disciplinary design projects would be well-positioned to compete, especially those looking to develop long-term partnerships in the higher education sector. With an anticipated project pipeline valued at approximately £700 million, successful bidders can expect to engage in diverse university projects and other related initiatives, thereby fostering considerable business growth.

## Notice

This opportunity is to create a University of Birmingham Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy Framework Agreement with the ability to support other HE Sector Organisations and to develop local initiatives for University Projects. It is anticipated that the framework agreement will be for 10 years and will be based on the University of Birmingham construction project pipeline which is estimated to be in the region of PS700m. The framework is expected to generate partnership working and to develop long term relationships. The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE Sector Organisations regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and whose details can be found at the following link - https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6648183-5a73-40f2-93c5-4fb898ea4dc0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2029 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | EDGBASTON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 07:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6648183-5a73-40f2-93c5-4fb898ea4dc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6648183-5a73-40f2-93c5-4fb898ea4dc0
  2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies

## Provenance

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