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# Development Consultancy Framework for the provision of Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, CDM Advisor, and Principal Designer Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/development-consultancy-framework-for-the-provision-of-employers-agent-cost-consultancy-cd-ocds-h6vhtk-050d49). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Guinness Partnership: "Development Consultancy Framework for the provision of Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, CDM Advisor, and Principal Designer Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £38,130,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: supplierlive.proactisp2p.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The Guinness Partnership](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-guinness-partnership-rsh-4729)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £38,130,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 June 2025 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building consultancy services, Building services consultancy services, Building surveying services, Building-fabric consultancy services, Development consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 30 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/development-consultancy-framework-for-the-provision-of-employers-agent-cost-consultancy-cd-ocds-h6vhtk-050d49#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-050d49`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** This Framework has been designed not only to meet the ongoing consultancy needs of The Guinness Partnership Limited (TGPL), but also to support wider sector collaboration. In addition to use by TGPL, the Framework will be made available to Authorised Users, which may include:
- Any entity within the same group of companies as TGPL ('Guinness Group Members'),
- Any entity in which TGPL or a Guinness Group Member holds an interest from time to time,
- Any Social Housing Provider in the United Kingdom (excluding TGPL and Guinness Group Members), and
- Any other 'Contracting Authority' as defined under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term

## 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/development-consultancy-framework-for-the-provision-of-employers-agent-cost-consultancy-cd-ocds-h6vhtk-050d49#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupplierlive.proactisp2p.com%2FAccount%2FLogin)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/development-consultancy-framework-for-the-provision-of-employers-agent-cost-consultancy-cd-ocds-h6vhtk-050d49#participate

## Description
The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is seeking to establish a multidisciplinary framework to deliver a range of development consultancy services across its nationwide portfolio. The framework will support the delivery of affordable housing, building safety, and regeneration projects, and will cover the following service areas:
• Employer's Agent - including contract administration, project management, and procurement advice.
• Cost Consultancy - full financial management of projects, including budgeting, tender review, and value engineering.
• CDM Advisor and Principal Designer - ensuring compliance with Construction Design and Management Regulations and promoting health and safety throughout the lifecycle of the works.
These services will be required across England, with a focus on key regions such as Greater Manchester, London, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Gloucester, and Leeds. Flexibility and strong regional coverage are essential due to TGP's dispersed housing stock.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Employer's Agent and Cost Consultancy (North Region)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315100, 71315200, 71315210, 71315300, 73220000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £9,530,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2025 to 31/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Employer's Agent and Cost Consultancy (South-East Region)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315100, 71315200, 71315210, 71315300, 73220000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £9,530,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2025 to 31/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Employer's Agent and Cost Consultancy (South-West Region)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315100, 71315200, 71315210, 71315300, 73220000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £8,670,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2025 to 31/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: CDM Advisor and Principal Designer (National Coverage)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315100, 71315200, 71315210, 71315300, 73220000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £10,400,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2025 to 31/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Development Consultancy Framework for the provision of Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, CDM Advisor, and Principal Designer Services (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ARCUS CONSULTING LLP, Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd, Drees & Sommer UK Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-29484`, `GB-FTS-124582`, `GB-FTS-148004`, `GB-FTS-148013`, `GB-FTS-164776`
  - Value: £8,955,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 28/11/2025

- **Award:** 2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **AIREY MILLER LIMITED, ARCUS CONSULTING LLP, Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-124582`, `GB-FTS-148004`, `GB-FTS-185607`, `GB-FTS-184424`, `GB-FTS-164776`
  - Value: £8,955,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 28/11/2025

- **Award:** 3 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **AIREY MILLER LIMITED, Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd, Norman Rourke Pryme Limited (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-124582`, `GB-FTS-185607`, `GB-FTS-64993`, `GB-FTS-116494`, `GB-FTS-152475`
  - Value: £7,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 28/11/2025

- **Award:** 4 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **AIREY MILLER LIMITED, ARCUS CONSULTING LLP, BOWMAN RILEY ARCHITECTS LIMITED (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-29484`, `GB-FTS-148004`, `GB-FTS-185607`, `GB-FTS-162445`, `GB-PPON:PBYZ-8579-YLLZ`, `GB-FTS-162478`
  - Value: £8,390,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 28/11/2025

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 Employer's Agent and Cost Consultancy (North Region) (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,955,000
  - Signed Date: 01/02/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2. Employer's Agent and Cost Consultancy (South-East Region) (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,955,000
  - Signed Date: 01/02/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 3. Employer's Agent and Cost Consultancy (South-West Region) (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,000,000
  - Signed Date: 01/02/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 4. CDM Advisor and Principal Designer (National Coverage) (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,390,000
  - Signed Date: 01/02/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F019160-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-07T08:32:25.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T10:22:19.158Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-050d49