--- title: "Technical consultancy framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693d0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Technical consultancy framework Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693d0.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Technical Consultancy Open Framework, aimed to support its Major Works 10-year Capital Investment Programme. The engagement is scheduled for 16th June 2026, following the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice issued on 7th May 2026. A procurement launch briefing will be held at the Tower Hamlets Council Chamber in London, involving an overview of the proposed framework's scope and structure. This procurement focuses on services in the engineering, architectural, business, and building consultancy sectors. The process follows the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions under the Procurement Act 2023 and is expected to proceed with a Competitive Flexible Procedure after necessary approvals. This procurement presents opportunities for companies in architectural, engineering, building consultancy, and business management consultancy services to participate in a substantial framework with an anticipated value of £20 million. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the framework's suitability criteria are favourable to them. Participation in the procurement launch briefing, although voluntary, offers an understanding of the framework's scope and insights into the Council's long-term vision for capital investment. Businesses can gain competitive insights and network with stakeholders, potentially leading to substantial growth and involvement in significant public infrastructure projects in the region. ## Notice The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the "Council") is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice in advance of a future procurement exercise for a Technical Consultancy Open Framework to support delivery of its Major Works 10-year Capital Investment Programme. The purpose of this PME notice is to provide advance notice of the Council's proposed procurement and to inform interested parties of a forthcoming launch event for the anticipated procurement process. The launch event will provide the following information: * An overview of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets' vision for its Capital Investment Programme * Outline the indicative scope, structure and the value of the proposed framework. * An indicative timetable for the procurement process This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Participation in this PME, including attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Participation will not form part of any selection, shortlisting, or evaluation process for any subsequent tender. All presentation materials and notes from the event will be published alongside the tender opportunity to ensure transparency and equal access to information for all potential bidders. Providers wishing to participate are required to register their interest via the Proactis messaging function only with the Company Name, email address and phone number as well as the name and position of the Company Representative(s) that will be attending the market engagement day. The deadline for registration will be 12:00pm on 15th June 2026. ### Planning Information Procurement Launch Briefing – Invitation Interested consultants are invited to attend a procurement launch briefing at which the Council will present the proposed framework, scope of services and intended procurement approach. Briefing details are as follows: Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 Time: 2:30 – 4.30pm Venue: Tower Hamlets Council Chamber Address: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel Road, London E1 The session will include an overview presentation followed by an opportunity for questions. Attendance at the briefing is voluntary. Procedure This engagement is being undertaken in accordance with the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. A future procurement is anticipated to utilise a Competitive Flexible Procedure, subject to final approvals. Participation Participation in this PME, including attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not form part of any selection, shortlisting or evaluation process in any subsequent procurement. All notes taken and materials used at the event will be published with the tender opportunity. Providers wishing to participate are asked to register their interest free of charge at the London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org with reference DN815470. The deadline for registration will be 12:00pm on 15th June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042127-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 15:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042127-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042127-2026 7th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - 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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