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title: "Permanent Volumetric Modular Construction (PVMC) Quality Assurance Framework (con_26007)"
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# Permanent Volumetric Modular Construction (PVMC) Quality Assurance Framework (con_26007)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02063b8-36c0-432b-a988-c6d8fe9056e1

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Permanent Volumetric Modular Construction (PVMC) Quality Assurance Framework" (con_26007), focusing on developing quality assurance frameworks for volumetrically constructed buildings. This contract falls under the Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services category (CPV 71000000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract period running from 2nd October 2024 to 30th October 2024. The procurement method used was selective, namely a call-off from a framework agreement, with Ove Arup & Partners Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract is valued at £135,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction quality assurance, especially those specialising in modular construction. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, though the awarded supplier in this case is a large entity. Companies with expertise in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain credibility in the public sector. The framework developed through this contract will be pivotal for ongoing and future construction projects, ensuring compliance and high standards across the board.

## Notice

Development of quality assurance framework for permanent volumetric constructed buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82cc665f-a5d5-4b80-ba81-2dfa46eddd4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 23:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82cc665f-a5d5-4b80-ba81-2dfa46eddd4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82cc665f-a5d5-4b80-ba81-2dfa46eddd4e
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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