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title: "Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026"
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# Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026

Buyer: BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE (BMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2ed

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026" is being administered by Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC). This procurement, in collaboration with other Northern Irish colleges, focuses on providing professional services for minor works projects. The industry category is centered around architectural and engineering services, including quantity surveying, project management, and environmental consultancy, among others. The procurement is currently in the Tender update stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 7th July 2026 at 3:00 PM. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Northern Ireland, this procurement uses a selective procedure with a competitive flexible approach and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Set to conclude the award period by 21st December 2026, it comprises several lots serving various regional colleges, each with a gross value of up to GBP 1,440,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in architectural and engineering sectors, especially those looking to expand their footprint within Northern Ireland's education sector. Firms that specialize in multidisciplinary professional services, including SMEs, are well-suited to compete for these projects due to the diverse range of services required. The framework aims to engage up to three suppliers, offering exclusive services for each lot, though flexibility allows for adjustments if insufficient suppliers meet eligibility. This can pave the way for business growth by ensuring steady work for successful suppliers from 2027 until 2031. Interested businesses should note that the framework agreement includes step-in rights, allowing appointed suppliers to potentially step into additional lots, further enhancing opportunities for business expansion and service provision.

## Notice

This procurement is for the provision of the Further Education (FE) Colleges Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2026 for the Contracting Authorities. This includes the provision of professional services delivery for minor works projects to include - quantity surveying services, project management & design services, cost management services, business case preparation, tender documentation preparation, architectural services, civil and structural engineering services, mechanical and electrical engineering services and Environmental/Sustainability Engineering Services. CPD's Construction Information Management System (CIMS) is a cloud-based collaboration platform which may be used by Clients, CPD Construction Professionals, and Suppliers in the delivery of government infrastructure projects. The platform is built upon the Asite common data environment, with bespoke development to suit CPD requirements for quality assurance throughout the procurement lifecycle. All information relating to this procurement has been developed and stored within CIMS. All documents for this procurement are available for Suppliers to view and download from a Data Room, a publicly accessible folder in CIMS, which may be accessed at the following link: https://adoddleak.asite.com/lnk/jroXo6Hk5rdEBU7Cp99 The Supplier should download documents to their desktop to review and/or complete as required. The completed TSP should be submitted in accordance with Section 5 of this document. Access to the public folder shall remain open until the Framework Agreement has been awarded.

### Lot Information

LOT 1 Central Region Central Professional Construction Services

The provision of professional construction services for the delivery of minor works projects for Belfast Metropolitan College and South Eastern Regional College

Options: The Framework Agreement includes a Step-in rights Option whereby a Supplier appointed to one or more Lots of the Framework Agreement, may be asked to Step-in and deliver the works associated with another Lot, following a Secondary Competition. Refer to the Procurement Documents for more details.

LOT 2 Northern Region Professional Construction Services

The provision of professional construction services for the delivery of minor works projects for Northern Regional College and North West Regional College.

Options: The Framework Agreement includes a Step-in rights Option whereby a Supplier appointed to one or more Lots of the Framework Agreement, may be asked to Step-in and deliver the works associated with another Lot, following a Secondary Competition. Refer to the Procurement Documents for more details.

LOT 3 Southern Region Professional Construction Services

The provision of professional construction services for the delivery of minor works projects for Southern Regional College and South West College.

Options: The Framework Agreement includes a Step-in rights Option whereby a Supplier appointed to one or more Lots of the Framework Agreement, may be asked to Step-in and deliver the works associated with another Lot, following a Secondary Competition. Refer to the Procurement Documents for more details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060570-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2027 - 13 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,945,000 |
| Lots value | £2,945,000 |
| 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 | BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE (BMC) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION; NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE (NWRC); NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (NRC); SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SERC); SOUTH WEST COLLEGE (SWC); SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SRC) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 07:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060570-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 10:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048532-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060570-2026
  29th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048532-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://adoddleak.asite.com/lnk/jroXo6Hk5rdEBU7Cp99
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6538293
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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