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title: "Professional Services Framework 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02efd3"
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# Professional Services Framework 4

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02efd3

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Professional Services Framework 4," aimed at establishing a sustainable consultancy supply chain to support its future capital works programme in an efficient manner. The procurement falls under the services sector, specifically classified as architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Key procurement details include multiple work packages (Lots), such as Lot 1A for architecture under £50k, Lot 2A for highways civils under £50k, and Lot 4B for growth and infrastructure over £25k. This tender is currently complete, and all relevant contracts were signed on 21 April 2022, during the active tender stage.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the consultancy services sector, particularly those involved in civil engineering, architecture, and project management. Smaller firms will find potential in bidding for lower-value lots, while larger firms with comprehensive capabilities can target higher-value contracts. Suppliers interested in sustainability initiatives and compliance with local authority regulations may also find this tender especially appealing. Additionally, collaboration with local government bodies presents a unique opportunity for growth in public sector projects across the region.

## Notice

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 under PS50k * Lot 1B - Architecture over PS25k * Lot 2A - Highways Civils under PS50k * Lot 2B - Highways Civils over PS25k * Lot 3A - Building Surveying under PS50k * Lot 3B - Building Surveying over PS25k * Lot 4A - Growth and Infrastructure under PS50k * Lot 4B - Growth and Infrastructure over PS25k

### Lot Information

Lot 1A - Architecture under PS50k

For commissions up to PS50,000. Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of projects: * General civil engineering and infrastructure * Land Remediation and landscaping * New build / Extensions * Planned Maintenance * Regeneration Initiatives * Upgrading and refurbishment of existing portfolio of properties * Carbon Management and Decarbonisation Projects

Lot 1B - Architecture over PS25k

For commissions over PS25,000. Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of projects: * General civil engineering and infrastructure * Land Remediation and landscaping * New build / Extensions * Planned Maintenance * Regeneration Initiatives * Upgrading and refurbishment of existing portfolio of properties * Carbon Management and Decarbonisation Projects

Lot 2A - Highways Civils under PS50k

For commissions up to PS50,000. Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of projects: * General civil engineering and infrastructure projects (including new works, improvement, refurbishment and maintenance related to Roads, Bridge, other structures and Drainage projects) * Land Remediation and landscaping * New build / Extensions * Regeneration Initiatives * Upgrading and refurbishment of existing portfolio of properties * Early Contractor involvement on civil engineering and remediation projects * Commercial or mix-use development infrastructure * Flood defence or alleviation * Tidal Work * Marine or Harbour projects * Regeneration * Habitat Creation * Decarbonisation and renewable energy projects

Lot 2B - Highways Civils over PS25k

For commissions over PS25,000. Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of projects: * General civil engineering and infrastructure projects (including new works, improvement, refurbishment and maintenance related to Roads, Bridge, other structures and Drainage projects) * Land Remediation and landscaping * New build / Extensions * Regeneration Initiatives * Upgrading and refurbishment of existing portfolio of properties * Early Contractor involvement on civil engineering and remediation projects * Commercial or mix-use development infrastructure * Flood defence or alleviation * Tidal Work * Marine or Harbour projects * Regeneration * Habitat Creation * Decarbonisation and renewable energy projects

Lot 3A - Building Surveying over PS50k

For commissions up to PS50,000. Typically (but not exclusively) the services will include: * Scott schedules of dilapidation and negotiation * Schedules of Repair * Expert witness services * Insurance reinstatement works, i.e. fire and flood etc * Schedules of condition, typed and photographic * Insurance valuations * General building surveys * Defect analysis & building pathology * Structural surveys/ design * Asbestos surveys (CAT 1, 2 & 3) * M&E and BMS surveys/assessment/testing/ design * Measured surveys * Preparation of technical specifications and drawings for new build work and refurbishment, CDM file compilation * Due diligence surveys * DDA Regulations and Surveys * Building Risk Assessment * Health & Safety Surveys/Inspections * Building services * Facilities management * Landscape management * Principal Designer * Preparation of tender and contract documents using current common forms (JCT, NEC3, etc.) * Site investigation and appraisal * Surveys - Condition, Historical, etc. * Quantity Surveying and cost control * Contract administration * Site supervision * Clerk of Works * Planning Applications and building control applications * Work on listed buildings and listed building consent * Party Wall Act Services * Historic Estate advice * Design Quality assessment / measurement * Whole life cost and value assessments * Energy conservation and efficiency * Sustainability advice and implementation * Arrange and manage specialist surveys, i.e. asbestos, environmental, traffic, etc.

Lot 3B - Building Surveying over PS25k

For commissions over PS25,000. Typically (but not exclusively) the services will include: * Scott schedules of dilapidation and negotiation * Schedules of Repair * Expert witness services * Insurance reinstatement works, i.e. fire and flood etc * Schedules of condition, typed and photographic * Insurance valuations * General building surveys * Defect analysis & building pathology * Structural surveys/ design * Asbestos surveys (CAT 1, 2 & 3) * M&E and BMS surveys/assessment/testing/ design * Measured surveys * Preparation of technical specifications and drawings for new build work and refurbishment, CDM file compilation * Due diligence surveys * DDA Regulations and Surveys * Building Risk Assessment * Health & Safety Surveys/Inspections * Building services * Facilities management * Landscape management * Principal Designer * Preparation of tender and contract documents using current common forms (JCT, NEC3, etc.) * Site investigation and appraisal * Surveys - Condition, Historical, etc. * Quantity Surveying and cost control * Contract administration * Site supervision * Clerk of Works * Planning Applications and building control applications * Work on listed buildings and listed building consent * Party Wall Act Services * Historic Estate advice * Design Quality assessment / measurement * Whole life cost and value assessments * Energy conservation and efficiency * Sustainability advice and implementation * Arrange and manage specialist surveys, i.e. asbestos, environmental, traffic, etc.

Lot 4A - Growth and Infrastructure under PS50k

For commissions up to PS50,000. Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of services and projects: * Infrastructure Planning * Transport Planning * Transport Modelling * Economic Appraisal * Economic Development * Local Plans * Town Planning advice * Environmental Impact Assessment * Project and Programme Management * Carbon Management and Decarbonisation Projects

Lot 4B - Growth and Infrastructure over PS25k

For commissions over PS25,000. Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of services and projects: * Infrastructure Planning * Transport Planning * Transport Modelling * Economic Appraisal * Economic Development * Local Plans * Town Planning advice * Environmental Impact Assessment * Project and Programme Management * Carbon Management and Decarbonisation Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015586-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ALLERDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL; BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL; CARLISLE CITY COUNCIL; COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL; EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL; LAKES DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY; SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; AHR BUILDING CONSULTANCY; ALIGN PROPERTY PARTNERS; ARCHITECTS PLUS (UK; BAKER HICKS; CARTER JONAS; DAY CUMMINS; FARRELL & CLARK; JACOBS; LYNAS ENGINEERS; MOTT MACDONALD; PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS; TETRA TECH; WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT; WILDE CONSULTANTS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2022 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015586-2022
- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026826-2021
- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026726-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://copeland.gov.uk/
- http://www.allerdale.gov.uk/
- http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/
- http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/
- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/
- https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.eden.gov.uk/
- https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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