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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clerk of Works Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-clerk-of-works-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03dde9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINHAM: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clerk of Works Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £1,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Jul 2023, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINHAM](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-university-of-birminham-GB-FTS-86333)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 July 2023 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building-inspection services, Civil engineering consultancy services, Construction management services
- **Delivery Location:** UKG31
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03dde9`

## Before you bid
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- **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.
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- **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/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-clerk-of-works-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03dde9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Funiversityofbirmingham%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-clerk-of-works-services-ocds-h6vhtk-03dde9#participate

## Description
The University of Birmingham wishes to establish a University of Birmingham Framework Agreement for the provision Clerks of Works services with the ability to support other HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies, and to develop local initiatives for University Projects. It is anticipated that the framework agreement will be for up to 8 years and is expected to generate partnership working and to develop long term relationships. This Framework Tender will consist of two Lots:Lot 1, Clerks of Works for Building Services Duties.Lot 2, Clerks of Works for Building and Civil Engineering Duties.The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). Please see links below.https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-ukhttps://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Clerks of Works for Building Services Duties
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 71315400
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Description:** Lot 1 - Provision of Clerks of Works Services for Building Services Duties

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Clerks of Works for Building and Civil Engineering Duties
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 71311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Description:** Lot 2 - Provision of Clerk of Works Services for Building and Civil Engineering duties.

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Clerks of Works for Building Services Duties (active)
  - Award id: `004564-2024-FRAM273/23-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Acivico (DCFM) Ltd, Couch Perry & Wilkes LLP, Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-104849`, `GB-FTS-148059`, `GB-FTS-116496`
  - Value: £1,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Clerks of Works for Building & Civil Engineering Duties (active)
  - Award id: `004564-2024-FRAM273/23-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Acivico (DCFM) Ltd, Gage-Tupper & Associates Ltd, Ridge and Partners LLP**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-104849`, `GB-FTS-104852`, `GB-FTS-148020`
  - Value: £1,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Clerks of Works for Building Services Duties (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000,000
  - Signed Date: 13/01/2024

- **Contract:** Clerks of Works for Building & Civil Engineering Duties (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000,000
  - Signed Date: 13/01/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004564-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-02-12T09:54:03.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:29:49.011Z
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