Sitewide Planning Consultancy Framework for Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
Description: The scope for this appointment will encompass Services required to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Science and Industry Museum Masterplan. The scope of work is to provide strategic advice to progress a programme of work across the site. It is not intended to deliver individual planning applications on behalf of individual projects within the programme (these will be delivered via individual project teams). The strategic advice however is intended to support a productive relationship with Manchester City Council Planning department and to ensure a coherent plan is developed regarding site wide planning applications. The Planning Consultant will be required to liaise, collaborate, and coordinate with the lead design organisations where necessary throughout the course of the programme. This contract will also be used for any (read more...)
Summary: The Science Museum Group is seeking strategic planning consultancy services for the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester as part of a site-wide planning consultancy framework. This procurement process, initiated by a tender and part of the main procurement category 'services', involves providing needed strategic advice to progress a programme of work across the site and ensure a collaborative relationship with Manchester City Council's Planning department. The tender is open and follows an 'open procedure' procurement method. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 7th September 2026. The procurement is designed under a framework agreement without reopening competition, valued at £200,000, and with the contract expected to begin on 31st October 2026, lasting until 30th October 2030. Interested parties should ensure their initial enquiries are submitted by 28th August 2026.