Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for the provision of Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoring Services
Authority: Staffordshire County Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis Framework is for the provision of refurbishment and demolition asbestos surveys, management surveys, air monitoring including emergency response, four stage clearance testing and ad-hoc bulk sampling for asbestos materials.
Throughout the Framework and each Call-Off, the organisation undertaking surveys and reinspections shall hold UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 covering the commissioned inspection activities. Laboratories undertaking bulk identification, air sampling, fibre counting and four-stage clearance shall hold UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 for each relevant activity. Survey accreditation is an additional contractual requirement; it is not presented as a universal legal requirement.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Oct 2030, 23:59 BST.
- How the procedure runs: This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two (2) stages. The two (2) stages are described in more detail below. Stage 1 Invitation to participate: Tenders are being invited publicly via: (a) The Central Digital Platform / Find a Tender Service ('FTS') www.gov.uk/find-tender (b) Councils' eProcurement system https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Following evaluation, a shortlist of suppliers will proceed to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The shortlist will consist of the Six (6) highest scoring submissions for each lot. The Authority reserves the right to take through additional supplier(s) where 2 or more tie in scoring when in the last position. Stage 2 Invitation To Tender (ITT): The short-listed suppliers will complete the ITT Documents, and the Authority will award three suppliers to each lot.
CPV: Asbestos removal services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2027
- Buyer regions
- UKG2
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- 0.50% of call-off value
Who may buy through it
For this Procurement the Authority is allowing the following Bodies to utilise the Agreement - Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue, Academies, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Previously SSOTP), Stafford Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council and any academy trusts who may express interest.
Cannock Chase District Council have their own specific lot on this framework which covers Social Housing.
Published description of the framework
Refer to framework documentation
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Staffordshire County Council/PartnersRenewalPublished value£600,000
Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoring Services for Staffordshire County Council and it's partners. Refer to Lot One Specification for full details
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to tender documents
Lot #2Asbestos Surveys and Air MonitoringRenewalPublished value£1,000,000
Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoring Services for Cannock Chase District Council Housing Stock
- Economic & financial standing
refer to tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
refer to tender documents
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 award criteria (1)
- Quality
- “Framework Agreement for the provision of Asbestos Surveys and Air…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Staffordshire County Council buys Asbestos removal services (CPV 9065), and who usually turns up
Staffordshire County Council’s published record next to the market for the same work. Compared with other frameworks and DPS only. Whole-market view: Asbestos removal services (CPV 9065) →
How the contest usually goes
Winner shares use published awards; bid and price charts use contested lots.
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How often small and medium firms win.
Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.
The counts under this question show how many awards have a known supplier size.
Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning. 106 known-size awards sit across 10 procurements, so one procurement can dominate this percentage.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Local means the winner is registered in the region where that award was delivered.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners were registered in the region where that award was delivered.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the bid deadline to the award date, on competitions that published both.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards have an award date within 51 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Both shares are minimums: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Missing bid counts may hide more single-bid awards. This share is a minimum.
How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid5% / 4%
2–322% / 11%
4–627% / 26%
7+46% / 60%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
On a framework or DPS, prices are agreed when work is called off.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Not comparable on a framework or DPS: the price is set later, on each call-off.
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #1Staffordshire County Council/PartnersCPV 9065Published estimate£600k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative. The bar shows 69 past lots.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid4%
2–329%
4–632%
7+35%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TESTING LAB PLCEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Inspectas Compliance LtdEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| SGS UK LtdEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Norse Commercial Services LimitedEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Environtec LimitedEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
Candidate suppliers for this notice have not been worked out yet, so this is not a verdict that nobody fits.
Lot #2Asbestos Surveys and Air MonitoringCPV 9065Published estimate£1.0m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative. The bar shows 69 past lots.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid4%
2–329%
4–632%
7+35%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| THE TESTING LAB PLCEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Inspectas Compliance LtdEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| SGS UK LtdEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Norse Commercial Services LimitedEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Environtec LimitedEarlier contract | IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoringnotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
Candidate suppliers for this notice have not been worked out yet, so this is not a verdict that nobody fits.
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What this replaces i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
64% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
64% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
The prior contract this notice most likely re-tenders · matched by title and category (64% title match), the holder is not guaranteed to re-bid
IA2926 Framework Agreement for Asbestos Surveys and Air Monitoring, winner not published; the published contract ends 31 May 2025.
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
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- For this Procurement the Authority is allowing the following Bodies to utilise the Agreement - Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue, Academies, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Previously SSOTP), Stafford Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council and any academy trusts who may express interest. Cannock Chase District Council have their own specific lot on this framework which covers Social Housing.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Oct 2030
- First published
- 28 Oct 2026, 11:36 GMT
- Last source update
- 28 Oct 2026, 11:36 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 5 Mar 2027
- Authority reference
IA4000- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-101985- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-079238Find a Tender
- How it runs
This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two (2) stages. The two (2) stages are described in more detail below.
Stage 1 Invitation to participate: Tenders are being invited publicly via:
(a) The Central Digital Platform / Find a Tender Service ('FTS')
(b) Councils' eProcurement system
supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗
Following evaluation, a shortlist of suppliers will proceed to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The shortlist will consist of the Six (6) highest scoring submissions for each lot. The Authority reserves the right to take through additional supplier(s) where 2 or more tie in scoring when in the last position.
Stage 2 Invitation To Tender (ITT): The short-listed suppliers will complete the ITT Documents, and the Authority will award three suppliers to each lot.
- Risks
Local Government Re-organisation
- On 16 July 2026, the Secretary of State confirmed the reorganisation of local government in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent into two new unitary authorities comprising:
(i) a North Staffordshire Unitary Authority covering Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Moorlands; and
(ii) a South Staffordshire Unitary Authority covering Stafford, East Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Tamworth and South Staffordshire;
- the existing county, city, district and borough councils within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are expected to be abolished and replaced by the new unitary authorities with effect from the relevant vesting date established by law, currently anticipated to be April 2028;
- secondary legislation and transitional arrangements will be implemented by Government to give effect to the reorganisation; and
- this Agreement may require transfer, assignment, novation or variation to give effect to the local government reorganisation and any statutory requirements arising from it.
Transfer, Assignment or Novation
The Provider consents to the transfer, assignment, novation or vesting of this Agreement (in whole or in part), whether by operation of law or otherwise, to any successor authority, shadow authority or replacement authority established as part of the local government reorganisation. Such transfer, assignment, novation or vesting shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement and shall not entitle the Provider to any compensation, adjustment, loss of profit, loss of opportunity or other financial remedy.
Continuity of Services
The Provider shall ensure uninterrupted performance of the Services throughout the implementation of the local government reorganisation and shall cooperate with the Council, any shadow authority and any successor authority to ensure a smooth transition of service delivery.
TUPE
Where applicable, the Parties acknowledge that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply as a consequence of the local government reorganisation and shall comply with their respective obligations under TUPE.
Co-operation and Transition
The Provider shall co-operate fully with the Council, any shadow authority and any successor authority in connection with the implementation of the local government reorganisation, including:
- providing information reasonably requested
- attending transition and mobilisation meetings
- executing all documents reasonably required to effect any transfer, assignment, novation or statutory vesting of this Agreement; and
- supporting any service transition activities
at no additional cost to the Council unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
A Information Sharing
The Provider shall provide to the Council, any shadow authority and/or any successor authority such information, records and documentation relating to this Agreement and the Services as may be reasonably requested for the purposes of planning, implementing or operating local government reorganisation, including information required for service continuity, contract management, financial planning, audit, governance, statutory compliance and transition arrangements.
The Parties shall ensure that any disclosure of information under this clause is carried out in compliance with Applicable Law, including Data Protection Legislation and obligations of confidentiality under this Agreement.
Any information shared pursuant to this clause shall be used solely for purposes connected with the local government reorganisation and the management, transfer or continuation of the Services.
Variations
The Parties may agree such amendments to this Agreement as are reasonably necessary to:
a) reflect the identity of a successor authority;
b) implement statutory requirements arising from the local government reorganisation; or
c) facilitate the continued delivery of the Services following the local government reorganisation.
No such amendment shall, of itself, entitle the Provider to any additional payment or compensation unless expressly agreed by the Parties in writing.
Termination following Local Government Reorganisation
a) The Council or any successor authority may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part in accordance with Clause 25 (Break Clause) where local government reorganisation results in a material change to service delivery requirements, funding arrangements or operational requirements.
b) The Provider shall not be entitled to compensation, loss of profit or additional payment arising from termination under this clause, save for undisputed charges properly due for Services delivered up to the effective date of termination.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Apply via ProContract (Due North)- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Appointment period ends
- 24 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 12 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · 0.50% of call-off value
The tender documents are available through Staffordshire County Councils e-tendering system 'Proactis'.
supplierlive.proactisp2p.com ↗
All bids must be submitted back to Proactis prior to the tender deadline. Any questions regarding the tender must go through the e-tendering system via the message function.
Timeline
28 Oct 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates- Tender notice published11h ago28 Oct 2026, 11:36 GMT
- Today28 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 14 days12 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsin 26 days · period end, not a bid countdown24 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 128 days5 Mar 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 153 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published28 Oct 2026, 11:36 GMTUK4
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender