--- title: "C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-19" --- # C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Council is currently in the tender stage for a comprehensive framework aimed at providing construction-related consultancy services. This procurement process, titled "C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy," involves several industry categories, including architectural, engineering, and environmental services. The framework is divided into eight lots, covering services such as architectural, building services engineering, and environmental consultancy. The anticipated maximum spend for the framework is £3.27 million, and it potentially benefits other regional entities like Warrington Borough Council. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, and interested suppliers must express their interest by 24th February 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 30th November 2026 and may extend up to four years. This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms in construction, engineering, and related consultancy services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council considers them suitable for this procurement. With lots that span diverse consultancy areas, the framework allows businesses with specialised skills, such as quantity surveying or environmental assessments, to showcase their expertise. Additionally, the procurement process includes stages for participation, shortlisting, and award, ensuring that only qualified suppliers that meet rigorous criteria, such as relevant experience and capacity, reach the tender stage. This provides a fair and competitive platform for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by; * Providing professional expertise on construction related projects, * Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services * Providing cost certainty * Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource * Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms of cost and quality The Framework will be divided into the following lots:- Lot 1 - Architectural Services Lot 2 - Building Services Engineering Lot 3 - Quantity Surveying Services Lot 4 - Structural Engineering Services Lot 5 - Building Surveying Services Lot 6 - Heritage Architectural Services Lot 7 - CDM Client Advisor Lot 8 - Environmental & Engineering Consultancy Services Other potential beneficiaries of the framework are: Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority. Anticipated maximum spend PS3.27 million. ### Lot Information Architectural Services Anticipated Maximum PS480k + VAT The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Building Services Engineering Anticipated Maximum PS360k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Quantity Surveying Services Anticipated Maximum PS500k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Structural Engineering Services Anticipated Maximum PS160k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services) Anticipated Maximum PS550k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services, Quantity Surveying and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Heritage Architectural Services Anticipated Maximum PS530k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. CDM Client Advisor Services Anticipated Maximum PS130k + VAT CDM Client Advisor Services. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Environmental and Engineering Anticipated Maximum PS560k + VAT Environmental and Engineering Consultancy Services including Environmental Impact Assessments, site/ground investigations, ecological surveys, archaeological surveys and flood risk assessments. Lot 8 will be involved in traditional construction projects and will also be used as part of wider development projects. Providers will need to demonstrate competence, either themselves, or through their supply chain, in undertaking various services including: * Environmental Impact Assessments * Site/ground investigations * Ecological surveys * Habitat surveys * Archaeological surveys * Traffic and transport surveys * Flood risk assessments * Support in Planning applications * BREEAM/Low Carbon assessor roles It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MEAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender. Options: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. ### Planning Information The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. Cheshire East Council has undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of incumbent suppliers. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what procedures work well on the current framework 2- gain a better understanding of what procedures don't work well on the current framework 3- gain an understanding of how the framework procedures could be improved on a future framework Following this engagement, minor amendments may be made to the documentation to: 1- simplify the rebate procedure and calculation 2- allow more flexibility in how the Clerk of Works role can be delivered 3- clarify the fee calculation where construction costs increase ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004354-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-01-14 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,270,000 | | Lots value | £3,270,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71324000 - Quantity surveying services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 13:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004354-2026 - 10 Nov 2025 at 14:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072466-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 15:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072157-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004354-2026 19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072466-2025 10th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072157-2025 7th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ 10 C3770 Instructions for Suppliers 20 C3770 Participation and Shortlisting Questionnaire 28 C3770 PSQ App C - Information Assurance Questionnaire 29 C3770 PSQ App D - Notation Value Calculation sheet 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template 40 C3770 TQR Scenarios Lots 1 to 8 50 Statement of Requirements - Lots 1 to 7 60 C3770 Terms and Conditions 70 C3770 Pricing Schedules Lots 1 to 8 80 C3770 Framework Operation Manual 90 C3770 FOM Annex 1 LCBS Assessment Tool ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk - https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.warrington.gov.uk/services ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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