Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for Construction Project Management Services
Authority: The University of Leicester (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis opportunity is for The University is seeking to enter into a Framework Agreement (Agreement) for the provision of Project Management Consultancy (Consultancy) across its campus. Whilst there may be a need for the External Project Manager service this Agreement will focus on delivery of the Internal Project Management service meaning the Consultants will work for the interests of the University, oversee multiple projects at any one time, and coordinate stakeholders, external consultants and contractors on behalf of the University. A key driver for this model is that many of the projects that need to be completed are small in value so individually would not warrant external project managers for each but nor does the University have the in-house capacity to deliver these services.
The Consultancy required is broad in nature and may be used for extensions to existing buildings, conversion/refurbishment of existing buildings, works to ensure compliance with various legislative requirements, e.g. legionella, fire safety, DDA, mechanical and electrical engineering works and enabling works in advance of major capital works projects. Refer to Schedule 5 (Specification) for more information about the requirements.
This framework agreement will be for projects with a net construction cost of up to £2.5m each, it is anticipated that the University will spend circa £920,000 ex VAT on the Project Management services over the 4 year agreement term, and the University anticipates awarding to 2, or 3 suppliers.
- How the procedure runs: The University of Leicester is conducting a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This procedure will be run in stages, allowing us to identify the most suitable suppliers and ensure a fair and transparent process. Stage 1: Request to Participate (Sifting Stage) Suppliers will be asked to complete a set of questions in the Selection Questionnaire which includes pass/fail questions and scored questions related to the Participants previous experience. All questions across all sections are mandatory. Failure to provide a response to any question may result in disqualification. Detailed instructions for completing each section are set out in the relevant document. Please review these carefully, as failure to follow the guidance may render part or all of your response invalid. At the end of this stage, the five highest-scoring suppliers will be shortlisted and invited to proceed to the tender stage. Late Submissions will not be accepted. Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT) The shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to submit a full tender response. This stage will include detailed technical, quality, and commercial submissions. Evaluation will follow the published scoring methodology. The highest scoring tenderers will be considered for award. We also reserve the right to conduct interviews for top scoring suppliers.
CPV: Construction project management services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 6 bids received · 3 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
Published description of the framework
either by direct award or further competition
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£920,000
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).
- Technical: to be determined
- Pricing: to be determined
- Community Benefits: to be determined
- “Framework Agreement for Construction Project Management Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
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
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 6 Nov 2025, 10:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Oct 2026, 16:23 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 27 Feb 2026
- Authority reference
LUV01383- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-071504- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db8fFind a Tender
- How it runs
The University of Leicester is conducting a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This procedure will be run in stages, allowing us to identify the most suitable suppliers and ensure a fair and transparent process.
Stage 1: Request to Participate (Sifting Stage)
Suppliers will be asked to complete a set of questions in the Selection Questionnaire which includes pass/fail questions and scored questions related to the Participants previous experience.
All questions across all sections are mandatory. Failure to provide a response to any question may result in disqualification.
Detailed instructions for completing each section are set out in the relevant document.
Please review these carefully, as failure to follow the guidance may render part or all of your response invalid.
At the end of this stage, the five highest-scoring suppliers will be shortlisted and invited to proceed to the tender stage.
Late Submissions will not be accepted.
Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT)
The shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to submit a full tender response. This stage will include detailed technical, quality, and commercial submissions. Evaluation will follow
the published scoring methodology. The highest scoring tenderers will be considered for award. We also reserve the right to conduct interviews for top scoring suppliers.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 2 Dec 2025
- Appointment period ends
- 2 Dec 2025
- Clarification deadline
- 25 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
6 Nov 2025 → 27 Oct 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published348 days ago6 Nov 2025, 10:05 GMT
- Clarification questions by329 days ago25 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends322 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown2 Dec 2025
- Award decision expected by234 days ago27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts202 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent4 days ago16 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published4 days ago16 Oct 2026, 16:23 BST
- Today20 Oct 2026
- Standstill endsin 8 days27 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Nov 2025- Tender notice published6 Nov 2025, 10:05 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published16 Oct 2026, 16:23 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete16 Oct 2026, 16:23 BST
- Procurement method changed16 Oct 2026, 16:23 BST
- Contract signature expected29 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Projects Ltd, Fulkers Bailey Russell, RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029 · up to 31 Dec 2030Extensions: 1 year until 31/12/2030 | £920,000 | 16 Oct 2026standstill to 27 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
3 commercial parties on the notice- Drees & Sommer UK LtdFramework contractor
- Fulkers Bailey Russell LLPFramework contractor
- Ridge and Partners LLPFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender