--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2025-12-08" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ebc.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement focused on Sustainability Advisory Services. Covering a period of up to four years, with an initial three-year term and an option to extend for an additional year, this agreement involves non-exclusive consultancy services. The total value of the award is £1,800,000 GBP, with Atkins Realis Limited, Ove Arup and Partners Limited, and Pick Everard being the designated suppliers. The primary location for the services will be in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (UKG31). The process employed an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, and the tender was legally grounded in the Procurement Act 2023. The contract period is set to commence on 19 December 2025, with the award stage having been reached as of 8 December 2025. The framework is designed for higher education (HE) and further education (FE) establishments, schools, and academies, expanding opportunities for institutions beyond traditional contracting authorities. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in sustainability and consultancy services. The framework encourages diverse participation and is strategically designed to accommodate a wide range of expertise needed by educational institutions seeking sustainability improvements. Businesses specialising in construction consultancy, environmental consulting, and related fields stand to benefit substantially. Large enterprises, characteristically capable of delivering complex and comprehensive services, will find the framework's structure advantageous, having been awarded to similar firm profiles. However, the framework did also see active involvement from smaller enterprises, with nine bids reaching the final stage, indicating a competitive opportunity for SMEs. The focus on non-exclusive consultancy highlights the potential for various consultants to participate, providing innovative solutions within the sustainability domain to a growing educational sector. ## Notice The University of Birmingham wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services. This Framework Agreement is to enable the University to establish non-exclusive Approved consultant(s) to provide the services detailed within the tender documents on In-Tend. The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023). Please see links below. https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk https://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/ https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=default&table=schools®ion=all-england&for=secondary Also see 'FRAM421-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies' document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total). The University may or may not choose to proceed with the option to extend the framework term by 1 year, and is subject to a review at the end of the initial 3 year term to determine if it is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080610-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | £1,800,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ATKINS REALIS; OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS; PICK EVERARD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2025 at 13:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080610-2025 - 8 May 2025 at 12:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019715-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080610-2025 8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019715-2025 8th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home - https://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/ - https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk - https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=default&table=schools®ion=all-england&for=secondary - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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