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title: "GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework - Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646c3"
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buyer: "THE CRESCENT ACADEMY"
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# GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework - Professional Services

Buyer: THE CRESCENT ACADEMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646c3

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## Summary

The Crescent Academy, located in Stoke-on-Trent, had initiated a procurement process for the GEM (Good Estate Management) Framework, focusing on professional consultancy services within the public sector. This framework was intended to cover various services including project management, cost consultancy, and design services to support construction and infrastructure projects. Initially in the planning stage, the process aimed to invite the market for early engagement to gather insights for a potential multi-supplier framework, with further communication expected by 30 March 2026. Although initially scheduled to start on 22 June 2026, the procurement process was later withdrawn on 9 July 2026 following an internal review, with a potential new initiation anticipated no earlier than 2027.

The GEM Framework presented a significant opportunity for businesses within the consultancy, construction, and engineering sectors to expand their reach in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would have found this framework particularly beneficial, given its broad scope and strategic importance across multiple public sector domains such as central and local government bodies. The engagement phase sought feedback on service scope, providing an avenue for businesses to directly influence the procurement process. Although withdrawn for now, businesses should stay alert for future opportunities and potential reissuance of the tender for a comprehensive suite of consultancy services supporting asset management and public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of professional consultancy services, open for use by GEM Framework customers and the wider public sector. This framework will provide access to a range of professional services to support public sector projects, including, but not limited to, Project Management, QS/Cost Consultancy, Architectural Design, Building Surveying and Mechanical and Electrical design services. The framework is being procured in accordance with the UK Procurement Act 2023 and available for use by central and local government bodies, NHS organisations, education institutions, housing associations and other public sector organisations. Call-off contracts may be awarded by direct award or further competition under the framework terms. The framework will support the delivery of construction, infrastructure, estates, and asset-related programmes, as well as wider strategic and advisory services. It will operate for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for up to 1 additional year, subject to satisfactory performance.

### Planning Information

This Early Engagement Notice is issued to invite the market to provide information and insights to inform the establishment of a multi-supplier framework for professional consultancy services, to be available for GEM Framework customers and the wider public sector.
The framework is intended to cover a broad range of professional services, including, but not limited to, project management, cost consultancy, design services, technical advisory support, and associated consultancy services to support construction, infrastructure, estates, and asset-related programmes.
Through this engagement, suppliers are invited to:
Provide information on their capabilities, capacity, and experience relevant to the services described;
Offer feedback on proposed service scope, frameworks, and delivery approaches;
Highlight opportunities and challenges that may impact the design or operation of the framework;
Suggest innovations or improvements to enhance the efficiency and value of future call-off contracts.
Suppliers can provide feedback in writing via email to gemma.bagnall@gemframework.co.uk 
Suppliers may also be invited to participate in virtual engagement sessions or workshops, which will be communicated separately.
All feedback received will be considered in the development of the forthcoming framework procurement, which will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064514-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Cancelled |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CRESCENT ACADEMY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 8GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanford, Newstead & Trentham |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45222200 - Engineering work for military installations
- 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 09:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064514-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009910-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064514-2026
  9th July 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009910-2026
  4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://gemframework.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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