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Published 7 Nov 2025, 15:57 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy

Official notice

Authority: Cheshire East Council (Local council)

Framework agreement8 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71)Cleaning & Environmental Services (90) Delivery: North West (UKD)
Framework ceiling (notional)£3,270,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 24 Feb 2026
Lots 8see the lot list below
Framework period 3 yrsends 29 Nov 2029 · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensions · starts 30 Nov 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by;

  • Providing professional expertise on construction related projects,
  • Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services
  • Providing cost certainty
  • Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource
  • Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms of cost and quality

The Framework will be divided into the following lots:-

Lot 1 - Architectural Services

Lot 2 - Building Services Engineering

Lot 3 - Quantity Surveying Services

Lot 4 - Structural Engineering Services

Lot 5 - Building Surveying Services

Lot 6 - Heritage Architectural Services

Lot 7 - CDM Client Advisor

Lot 8 - Environmental & Engineering Consultancy Services

Other potential beneficiaries of the framework are: Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority.

Anticipated maximum spend £3.27 million.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 14 Jan 2030, 23:59 GMT.
  • How the procedure runs: Procedure Stage 1 Participation and Shortlisting Stage Qualified suppliers meeting the conditions of participation will then have their responses to the shortlisting criteria assessed and scored. The top 5 scoring suppliers from each of the 8 lots will advance to the tender stage. Shortlisting Criteria Question Weightings: QS.1 Relevant Experience and Contract Examples 40% QS.2 Relevant technical staff 30% QS.3 Performance Management 20% QS.4 Carbon Targets 10% Award Criteria: Pricing 30% Framework and Call Off Task Management 20% Continuous improvement 10% Social Value 10% Environment Strategy 10% Service Delivery and Scenarios 20%

CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Environmental services · Health and safety consultancy services · Health and safety services · Mechanical and electrical engineering services · Quantity surveying services · Structural engineering consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places
up to 24 suppliers
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 30 Nov 2026
Buyer regions
UKD6
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
3% of call-off value · There is a retrospective rebate charged to suppliers of 3%.
Who may buy through it

The below authorities are potential beneficiaries of this framework agreement and will do so with the permission of Cheshire East Borough Council.

Warrington Borough Council www.warrington.gov.uk/services ↗

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk ↗

Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority - when in place

Published description of the framework

For all Lots it is envisaged that the majority of projects called off from the framework will be allocated by direct appointment to the Provider who ranked number one in the Framework Tender evaluation process (subject to confirmation of capability and capacity, and to satisfactory framework performance).

Occasionally projects may also be allocated following a mini competition, between all providers on a Lot, on either a lowest price basis or a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) basis. On a lowest price basis the Provider submitting the lowest acceptable tender will be allocated the project. Under a mini competition on the MAT basis Providers will be required to respond to a number of questions as well as submitting a tender price (see the Framework Operation Manual for further details).

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Architectural ServicesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£480,000

Anticipated Maximum £480k + VAT

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £480,000 exc. VAT · £576,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring tenders as per shortlisting criteria stated within tender documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #2Building Services EngineeringRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£360,000

Anticipated Maximum £360k + VAT

It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £360,000 exc. VAT · £432,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71334000 Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #3Quantity Surveying ServicesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£500,000

Anticipated Maximum £500k + VAT

It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71324000 Quantity surveying services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #4Structural Engineering ServicesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£160,000

Anticipated Maximum £160k + VAT

It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £160,000 exc. VAT · £192,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71312000 Structural engineering consultancy services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #5Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£550,000

Anticipated Maximum £550k + VAT

Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services, Quantity Surveying and Structural Engineering.

This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain.

It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £550,000 exc. VAT · £660,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #6Heritage Architectural ServicesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£530,000

Anticipated Maximum £530k + VAT

Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services and Structural Engineering.

This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain.

It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £530,000 exc. VAT · £636,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #7CDM Client Advisor ServicesRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£130,000

Anticipated Maximum £130k + VAT

CDM Client Advisor Services. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis.

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £130,000 exc. VAT · £156,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71317200 Health and safety services71317210 Health and safety consultancy services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting
Lot #8Environmental and EngineeringRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£560,000

Anticipated Maximum £560k + VAT

Environmental and Engineering Consultancy Services including Environmental Impact Assessments, site/ground investigations, ecological surveys, archaeological surveys and flood risk assessments.

Lot 8 will be involved in traditional construction projects and will also be used as part of wider development projects. Providers will need to demonstrate competence, either themselves, or through their supply chain, in undertaking various services including:

  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Site/ground investigations
  • Ecological surveys
  • Habitat surveys
  • Archaeological surveys
  • Traffic and transport surveys
  • Flood risk assessments
  • Support in Planning applications
  • BREEAM/Low Carbon assessor roles

It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MEAT basis.

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 29 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £560,000 exc. VAT · £672,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Authority may exercise an option to extend for 12 months. · The initial contract term will be 36 months. The Authority reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tender
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services90700000 Environmental services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to PSQ Documentation for detail of conditions of participation and shortlisting criteria.

  • Condition of participation

    Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.

    shortlisting

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 30%Social value: 10%Environmental: 10%
Published sub-criteria (6)
  • Framework and Call Off Task Management: 20%
  • Continuous Improvement: 10%
  • Service Delivery and Scenarios: 20%
  • Pricing: 30%
  • Social Value: 10%
  • Environment Strategy: 10%
Published award criteria (6)
  • Pricing: Pricing Schedule For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
  • Framework and Call Off Task Management: Framework and Call Off Task Management For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuous Improvement For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
  • Social Value: Social Value For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
  • Environment Strategy: Environment Strategy For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
  • Service Delivery and Scenarios: Service Delivery and Scenarios For full details refer to 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 24 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
The below authorities are potential beneficiaries of this framework agreement and will do so with the permission of Cheshire East Borough Council. Warrington Borough Council https://www.warrington.gov.uk/services Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority - when in place
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 14 Jan 2030
First published
7 Nov 2025, 15:57 GMT
Last source update
19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 5 Nov 2026
Authority reference
C3770
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-004354
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesEnvironmental servicesHealth and safety consultancy servicesHealth and safety servicesMechanical and electrical engineering servicesQuantity surveying servicesStructural engineering consultancy services
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12 Find a Tender
How it runs

Procedure

Stage 1 Participation and Shortlisting Stage

Qualified suppliers meeting the conditions of participation will then have their responses to the shortlisting criteria assessed and scored.

The top 5 scoring suppliers from each of the 8 lots will advance to the tender stage.

Shortlisting Criteria Question Weightings:

QS.1 Relevant Experience and Contract Examples 40%

QS.2 Relevant technical staff 30%

QS.3 Performance Management 20%

QS.4 Carbon Targets 10%

Award Criteria:

Pricing 30%

Framework and Call Off Task Management 20%

Continuous improvement 10%

Social Value 10%

Environment Strategy 10%

Service Delivery and Scenarios 20%

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Requests to participate (first stage)
24 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Appointment period ends
24 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
16 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 3% of call-off value · There is a retrospective rebate charged to suppliers of 3%.
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All document is available and all communication will take place through the messaging system on the Chest portal.

www.the-chest.org.uk ↗

Timeline

7 Nov 2025 → 30 Nov 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published355 days ago
    7 Nov 2025, 15:57 GMT
  2. Market engagement340 days ago
    21 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT

    The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.

    Cheshire East Council has undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of incumbent suppliers.

    The activity was undertaken in order to:

    1- gain a better understanding of what procedures work well on the current framework

    2- gain a better understanding of what procedures don't work well on the current framework

    3- gain an understanding of how the framework procedures could be improved on a future framework

    Following this engagement, minor amendments may be made to the documentation to:

    1- simplify the rebate procedure and calculation

    2- allow more flexibility in how the Clerk of Works role can be delivered

    3- clarify the fee calculation where construction costs increase

  3. Next notice expected288 days ago
    12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published282 days ago
    19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by253 days ago
    16 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  6. Admission / appointment period ends246 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    24 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  7. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  8. Award decision expected byin 8 days
    5 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract startsin 32 days
    30 Nov 2026

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Nov 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    7 Nov 2025, 15:57 GMT
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    10 Nov 2025, 14:28 GMT
    UK2
  3. Published value published: £3,270,000
    10 Nov 2025, 14:28 GMT
  4. Tender notice published
    19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT
    UK4
  5. Status changed to active
    19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT
  6. Procurement method changed
    19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cheshire East Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PTWR-7124-XZXQ Delamere House, Delamere Street, Crewe, North West, CW12JZContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specifications10 C3770 Instructions for Suppliers 20 C3770 Participation and Shortlisting Questionnaire 28 C3770 PSQ App C - Information Assurance Questionnaire 29 C3770 PSQ App D - Notation Value Calculation sheet 30 C3770 Tender Quality Response Template 40 C3770 TQR Scenarios Lots 1 to 8 50…
  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsAccess: All documents will be provided any any communication will take place through the messaging system on the Chest portal. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender