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# ABP Professional Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abp-professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06bef3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Associated British Ports: "ABP Professional Services Framework". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £75,000,000. 10 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Associated British Ports](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/associated-british-ports-GB-FTS-6635)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £75,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 August 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 10
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Advisory architectural services, Architectural and related services, Architectural design services, Architectural, engineering and planning services, Architectural, engineering and surveying services (+30 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abp-professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06bef3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06bef3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abp-professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06bef3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Interested suppliers must register on the In‑Tend e‑sourcing portal to express an interest in this opportunity.
Access to all procurement documentation will be provided via the portal, and all tender submissions must be completed and submitted electronically through the In‑Tend system in accordance with the instructions provided.

## Description
The Contracting Authority intends to establish a multi‑supplier Professional Services Framework to support a broad range of project, engineering, property, and specialist advisory requirements across its operations.
The framework will enable the delivery of services in support of major capital projects, regional investment programmes, and property-related activities, providing access to a diverse and capable supply chain. The requirement includes, but is not limited to:
Project and programme management services
Design and engineering services
Architectural services
Planning and consent support
Property and asset-related consultancy
Specialist technical advisory services
The framework will be structured into multiple Lots and Sub‑Lots, including both national and regional delivery models, to ensure appropriate alignment of supplier capability with project scale, complexity, and geographic requirements. Regional elements are intended to support local supplier participation and SME engagement, alongside larger national providers.
The framework is expected to operate as an open framework arrangement, with the potential for periodic re‑opening to introduce additional suppliers and maintain competitive tension over its duration.

## Lots (10)
### Lot 1: Lot 1a - Project Support Services (National)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71210000, 71246000, 71310000, 71540000, 71541000, 72224000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 1b - Project Support Services (Regional)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71246000, 71310000, 71540000, 71541000, 72224000, 79418000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of project, programme, cost, commercial, procurement and governance support across the full project lifecycle including interface management, risk, delivery control and close-out for regionally delivered projects, with emphasis on local pre...
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 2a - Design & Engineering (National)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71250000, 71300000, 71313400, 71317100, 71317200, 71320000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of multi‑disciplinary engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist advisory services for complex, high‑value, or nationally significant projects.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 2b - Design & Engineering (Regional)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71250000, 71300000, 71313400, 71317100, 71317200, 71320000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of engineering design and technical support services for regional and lower‑complexity projects, including access to local capability and geographically aligned delivery teams.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 3 - Architecture
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71200000, 71210000, 71220000, 71240000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Architectural design and consultancy services, including concept design, stakeholder engagement, planning support, and delivery in accordance with RIBA work stages.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 4a - Strategic Planning Services
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71313400, 71400000, 71410000, 79100000, 90712000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of strategic planning advice and statutory consenting support, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and input into Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Lot 4b -  Local Planning Services
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71313440, 71410000, 79100000, 90712000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Town and country planning services, including permitting, local authority engagement, and regionally focused planning advice and support.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Lot 5 - Property Services
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 70300000, 70310000, 70330000, 71315300, 71315400
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Strategic property advisory and specialist consultancy services, including valuation, reinstatement cost assessments, dilapidations, and rating services.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: Lot 6a - Environmental Advisory Services (Marine)
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71313400, 71354500, 90700000, 90711000, 90713000, 90714500
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Marine ecology, biodiversity, and coastal/environmental advisory services.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 10: Lot 6b - Environment Advisory Services (Landside)
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71313400, 90700000, 90713000, 90714500, 90720000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Environmental assessment and advisory services, including Environmental Impact Assessments and sustainability support.
- **Contract Period:** 02/05/2027 to 02/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F060944-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-29T16:29:44.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T12:58:29.519Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06bef3