Official UK procurement notice
C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy
Authority: Cheshire East Council (Local council)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionCheshire 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 lotLot #1Architectural ServicesRenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring tenders as per shortlisting criteria stated within tender documentation.
Lot #2Building Services EngineeringRenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
Lot #3Quantity Surveying ServicesRenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
Lot #4Structural Engineering ServicesRenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
Lot #5Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)RenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
Lot #6Heritage Architectural ServicesRenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
Lot #7CDM Client Advisor ServicesRenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
Lot #8Environmental and EngineeringRenewalPublished 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.
- 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 participationshortlisting
Top scoring suppliers as per shortlisting criteria stated within the PSQ documentation.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
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
- 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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12Find 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- 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%.
All document is available and all communication will take place through the messaging system on the Chest portal.
Timeline
7 Nov 2025 → 30 Nov 2026 · 8 dates- Planning notice published355 days ago7 Nov 2025, 15:57 GMT
- Market engagement340 days ago21 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
- Next notice expected288 days ago12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published282 days ago19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT
- Clarification questions by253 days ago16 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends246 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown24 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Today28 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 8 days5 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 32 days30 Nov 2026
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Nov 2025- Pipeline notice published7 Nov 2025, 15:57 GMTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published10 Nov 2025, 14:28 GMTUK2
- Published value published: £3,270,00010 Nov 2025, 14:28 GMT
- Tender notice published19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT
- Procurement method changed19 Jan 2026, 13:35 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications 10 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 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 Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender