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title: "PAN3311 - Consultancy for Construction Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051949"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# PAN3311 - Consultancy for Construction Framework

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051949

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is progressing with its public procurement for the renewal of its Professional Services Framework for Construction, having initiated planning with a focus on engaging with the market. This procurement is categorised under the consulting and construction services industry, specifically targeting construction consultancy services. The Council, a sub-central government authority, is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to gather insights and refine the procurement approach. This exercise is not a formal tender but aims to inform potential bidders about the upcoming opportunity expected to commence from October 2026, with submissions for market engagement due by 22 December 2025. The framework, expected to cover a variety of consultancy services including capital works, highways, sustainability projects, and housing, has a projected annual value of approximately £4 million.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction consultancy and related professional services. It is particularly accommodating for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The planned framework, which will run until September 2030 with possible extensions, is structured to include various lots such as Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy, Project Management, and Engineering among others. The engagement exercise by Leicester City Council offers businesses the chance to input on the scope and structure of the framework, fostering an inclusive environment to address potential barriers to market entry and facilitating long-term growth opportunities within the professional services industry.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council ('the Council") is preparing to renew its Professional Services Framework for Construction. The current framework is due to expire in 2026 and we would like to seek views and engagement from the market in relation to its proposals for the creation of the new framework. The new framework is expected to be valued at approx. PS4m p.a. over its life and will cover a wide range of consultancy services and will be used to support the delivery of, but not limited to: * Capital Works Programmes. * Highways and Infrastructure Schemes. * Sustainability Projects. * Housing. * Professional consultancy and advisory services related to land, buildings and the environment We are conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to: * Inform the market of our intentions. * Seek feedback on the proposed scope, lot structure, and call-off mechanisms. * Identify any barriers to entry, particularly for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). * Test the appetite for an Open Framework that will allow new suppliers to join at defined intervals. The outline Lot structure and preliminary estimated average annual contract value, this is subject to change: - Lot 1 - Multi-Disciplinary - Lot 2 - Programme & Project Management - Lot 3 - Quantity Surveyor & Cost Management - Lot 4 - Building Surveying - Lot 5 - Structural Engineering - Lot 6 - Civil Engineering - Lot 7 - Specialist Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) - Lot 8 - Environmental Engineering - Lot 9 - Lift Engineering - Lot 10 - Architecture - Lot 11 - Planning - Lot 12 - Conservation and Heritage Please note this PME Notice is not a call for competition but is to notify the market of an impending procurement opportunity and to invite potential bidders to participate in the market engagement event. In preparation for the imminent opportunity, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-forsuppliers

### Planning Information

Leicester City Council (LCC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise (PME) to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, develop an appropriate specification and determine the procurement approach the Authority may take to appoint new service providers for its Professional Services Framework for Construction.
Suppliers shall note that this Pre Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options.
The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority will have to comply with its legal obligations in any ensuing procurement exercise and that neither the intention nor the purpose of this PME is to confer any commercial advantage upon its participants.
Further information about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation.
Submissions must be received by 22 December 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a980c4ac-1fc6-f011-813a-005056b64545
Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.
Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service) in any future tendering exercise.
To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 15:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023413-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075759-2025
  20th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023413-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a980c4ac-1fc6-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-forsuppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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