--- title: "Sustainability Consultant Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068aed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068aed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068aed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068aed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM" published: "2026-04-27" --- # Sustainability Consultant Framework Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068aed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068aed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068aed.json) ## Summary The Victoria and Albert Museum is currently at the tender stage of the procurement process for a Sustainability Consultant Framework. Located in London, the museum seeks a sustainability expert for building-related projects, focusing initially on a climate adaptation and decarbonisation plan for V&A South Kensington and Young V&A. The procurement method is open and utilises a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The process involves two stages: a Stage One Tender submission that closes on 19th May 2026, followed by a presentation and interview session scheduled to end on 15th June 2026. Businesses may contact procurement@vam.ac.uk for further information, with an enquiry period closing on 8th May 2026. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and will span four years, closing on 30th June 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering consultancy services, energy services, and construction consultancy. The framework, valued at £450,000 with an option for annual price adjustments, is designed to support ongoing and future gallery refurbishment projects at the museum, providing a potential stream of service procurements. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with strong financial standings and expertise in sustainability advisory could leverage their capabilities for substantial growth and long-term engagement. The procurement process prioritises price and resource allocation, along with the understanding of the brief, making it ideal for companies with comprehensive experience in climate strategies and clean energy solutions. ## Notice We are looking for a sustainability expert to work with us on building related projects now and in the future. The first piece of work we need from you is the development a building-focused climate adaptation and decarbonisation plan for both V&A South Kensington and Young V&A including thermal modelling. This will be a six month project. For more information about this project, please log on to Delta where we have uploaded a Brief. We're looking for a supplier that can work with us now and for future building projects. For that reason, we are setting this contract up as a single supplier Framework to allow us to purchase services as and when we need them over the next four years. We want the knowledge that you gain from the decarb plan to benefit our future gallery refurbishment projects. While you're here, why not have a look at our sustainability page? You can find our edie-nominated climate action plan, our supplier sustainability charter, and a whole load of other great information too. https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/sustainability Please note that whilst we have stated the framework value is PS450k, we don't have any way of accurately estimating the value of call-off contracts that will be placed using this framework. To avoid having to make substantial modifications under Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023, we have made a conservatively (high) estimate. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract has the option for: Any additional services that may reasonably be required that are relevant to the brief and scope. Annual price rises to the ceiling costs incorporated into the Framework ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038057-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI4 Inner London - East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2026 at 12:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038057-2026 - 24 Apr 2026 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037704-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038057-2026 27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037704-2026 24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PGUS2R927M - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15315 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.vam.ac.uk/ - https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/sustainability ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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