Official UK procurement notice
Inclusive Growth (IG) Framework: Lot 7 Sustainability Services
Authority: London Legacy Development Corporation (Public body)
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionLondon Legacy Development Corporation intends to establish the Inclusive Growth Framework, providing a flexible route to commission services that advance inclusive growth, equality, education, skills, employment, enterprise, community participation and evidence based decision making across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East London and the areas served by participating authorities. Framework is let for LLDC Group, wider GLA Group (OPDC, OSDC, LFB, MOPAC, MET, LONDON STADIUM), MDC's (LLDC, OSDC, OPDC) Local Boroughs, East Bank Partners & QEOP Park Partners
This Notice is for:
Lot 7: Sustainability Services
Suppliers appointed will be expected to provide sustainability support under the lens of the climate emergency response. These include services relating to the built environment; public realm; decarbonisation of our assets, transition to a 1.5 °C aligned future; risks and opportunities associated with climate adaptation and resilience; monitoring, reporting and accountability.
Typical services may include
Under the scope of our strategic priorities, typical services may include:
- Undertaking research and feasibility assessments to support decision making processes and business cases.
- Working with LLDC, GLAP and fellow mayoral functional bodies to create or update existing guidance, toolkits and pro-formas.
- Undertaking Climate Risk and Materiality Assessments and developing Adaptation Action Plans.
- Developing project specific case studies within a defined scope of works.
- Developing a methodology and undertaking natural capital carbon sequestration calculations and feasibility assessments.
- Discussing and collaborating on documents and data reviewed or meetings attended throughout the project’s lifetime.
- Reviewing documents and data to understand progress towards 1.5 °C requirements, providing technical analysis on performance and propose opportunities and measures for improvement.
- Review data collected to provide technical analysis and emerging trends.
- Discussing and collaborating on documents and data reviewed or meetings attended throughout a project’s lifetime.
- Updating on progress throughout, to allow the sustainability team to use existing lines of communication with colleagues to update them on progress.
- Providing continuous discussion and support when required.
- How the procedure runs: The Authority will run a two-stage competitive procedure comprising a Provider Quality Questionnaire (PQQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for shortlisted bidders. Stage 1 - Provider Quality Questionnaire (PQQ) Suppliers will submit their PQQ response, including all required technical evidence (ITT Submissions) for their chosen Lot. All technical quality will be assessed at this stage. During the SSQ clarification period, suppliers may raise queries on the draft framework documents. The Authority will undertake a full PQQ evaluation at this stage; suppliers will not be required to repeat this evidence later in the process. Shortlisting thresholds: Top ten (10) ranked suppliers per lot (with the option to include a 11th or 11th & 12th, if within 2% and scoring at least 60%). Only shortlisted suppliers will proceed to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Shortlisted bidders will be invited to the ITT, which will focus on methodology clarification and commercial assessment. No PQQ evidence will be resubmitted; the ITT will solely build on the defined scenarios. ITT submissions will include: Lot 5: Presentation and day-rate pricing. All other Lots: Mock Case study and day-rate pricing. Suppliers may refine or update ITT materials prior to commencement of evaluation.
CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services · Business development consultancy services · Career guidance services · Community action programme · Environmental issues consultancy services · Environmental management · Research consultancy services · Vocational training services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 77 suppliers · 11 bids received (0.1 per place) · 17 appointed
- Framework period
- 8 yrs from 22 Sept 2026
- Scheme runs until
- 21 Sept 2034
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- N/A
Who may buy through it
The Framework may be accessed by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) Group and any other contracting authority within the Greater London Authority (GLA) Group, including Mayoral Development Corporations, functional bodies, subsidiaries, joint ventures, East Bank Partners, QEOP Park Partners and MDC's local Boroughs, where such use supports related activities associated with QEOP or wider GLA programmes.
Published description of the framework
The Framework will operate as a multi supplier open framework for an overall period of eight years. New suppliers may be appointed when the Framework is reopened at the intervals specified in the procurement documents.
Call off contracts will either be awarded without further competition or competition through the mechanisms established in the Framework Agreement.
Prices will be determined by reference to the role based rate cards and other pricing information submitted at Framework award. At call off stage, the authority may agree a fixed price, capped price, time and materials price, outcome based price or blended pricing model, calculated using the tendered rates, agreed resource plan and the specific requirements of the assignment.
Full details of the supplier selection mechanism, pricing rules, call off documentation, governance requirements and the operation of the open framework will be set out in the Invitation to Tender and Framework Agreement.
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 7 lots carries the same published figure, £10,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Education Programme DeliveryAwardedceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Technical & professional ability
Due to the Lot's requirements, DBS check will be required before Framework Agreement is signed by both parties
Lot #2Employment and Skills Supportceiling above
Suppliers appointed to this lot will provide employment, skills and progression support aligned to LLDC’s inclusive talent objectives. Delivery will help East London residents, especially priority cohorts such as young people, economically inactive adults, and those facing barriers to employment, to access training, employment and progression opportunities linked to priority sectors including creative-cultural industries, construction, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing.
- Technical & professional ability
Due to the Lot's requirements, DBS check will be required before Framework Agreement is signed by both parties
Lot #3Community Engagement and Capacity Buildingceiling above
Suppliers appointed to this lot will deliver community engagement, participation and capacity-building activity that strengthens local organisations, networks and community voice. Delivery will support inclusive growth by building trust, capability and resident influence in local decision-making.
- Technical & professional ability
Due to the Lot's requirements, DBS check will be required before Framework Agreement is signed by both parties
Lot #4Research and Evaluationceiling above
Suppliers appointed to this lot will provide research, insight and evaluation services that support evidence-led decision-making, programme improvement and impact reporting across the inclusive growth portfolios, programmes or projects. The lot should focus on research, analysis, evaluation and learning
Lot #5Business Supportceiling above
Suppliers appointed to this lot will provide specialist business support for start-ups, growth-stage businesses and social enterprises operating in or entering priority growth sectors. Delivery should help founders develop sustainable, growth-oriented enterprises that contribute to East London’s inclusive economy.
Lot #6Strategic Consultancy Servicesceiling above
Suppliers appointed to this lot will provide strategic advisory services that support LLDC’s inclusive growth leadership, systems change work, organisational development and partnership strategy. This lot should be limited to high-level consultancy
Lot #7Sustainability ServicesAwardedceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Education Programme Delivery | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 2 · Employment and Skills Support | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 3 · Community Engagement and Capacity Building | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 4 · Research and Evaluation | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 5 · Business Support | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 6 · Strategic Consultancy Services | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 7 · Sustainability Services | — | 40% | 60% |
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
- “Inclusive Growth (IG) Framework: Lot 7 Sustainability Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 77 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
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use the vehicle
- The Framework may be accessed by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) Group and any other contracting authority within the Greater London Authority (GLA) Group, including Mayoral Development Corporations, functional bodies, subsidiaries, joint ventures, East Bank Partners, QEOP Park Partners and MDC's local Boroughs, where such use supports related activities associated with QEOP or wider GLA programmes. · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 31 Oct 2025, 16:08 GMT
- Last source update
- 14 Oct 2026, 17:50 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 10 Sept 2026
- Authority reference
PIP-250723-01- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-067267- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d863Find a Tender
- How it runs
The Authority will run a two-stage competitive procedure comprising a Provider Quality Questionnaire (PQQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for shortlisted bidders.
Stage 1 - Provider Quality Questionnaire (PQQ)
Suppliers will submit their PQQ response, including all required technical evidence (ITT Submissions) for their chosen Lot. All technical quality will be assessed at this stage.
During the SSQ clarification period, suppliers may raise queries on the draft framework documents.
The Authority will undertake a full PQQ evaluation at this stage; suppliers will not be required to repeat this evidence later in the process.
Shortlisting thresholds: Top ten (10) ranked suppliers per lot (with the option to include a 11th or 11th & 12th, if within 2% and scoring at least 60%).
Only shortlisted suppliers will proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Shortlisted bidders will be invited to the ITT, which will focus on methodology clarification and commercial assessment. No PQQ evidence will be resubmitted; the ITT will solely build on the defined scenarios.
ITT submissions will include:
Lot 5: Presentation and day-rate pricing.
All other Lots: Mock Case study and day-rate pricing.
Suppliers may refine or update ITT materials prior to commencement of evaluation.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 12 Aug 2026, 11:00 BST
- Appointment period ends
- 12 Aug 2026, 11:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 3 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · N/A
Timeline
31 Oct 2025 → 14 Oct 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published349 days ago31 Oct 2025, 16:08 GMT
- Market engagement323 days ago26 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
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LLDC is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this market engagement exercise. LLDC cannot guarantee it will incorporate all or any feedback received into any subsequent procurement process.
- Next notice expected318 days ago1 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published92 days ago16 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- Clarification questions by73 days ago3 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends65 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown12 Aug 2026, 11:00 BST
- Award decision expected by35 days ago10 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts24 days ago22 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent21 days ago25 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published1 day ago14 Oct 2026, 17:50 BST
Notice history
13 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 31 Oct 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published31 Oct 2025, 16:08 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published16 Jul 2026, 13:31 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £50,000,00016 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- Status changed to active16 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- Procurement method changed16 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- Tender notice published20 Jul 2026, 11:57 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published10 Sept 2026, 20:39 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected22 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract award notice published29 Sept 2026, 16:51 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete29 Sept 2026, 16:51 BST
- Procurement method changed29 Sept 2026, 16:51 BST
- Contract signature expected9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published14 Oct 2026, 17:50 BSTUK7
Published amendments (1)
Additional Lot due to the administrative oversight
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-07: 1 release · 16 Jul 2026
- 2025-10: 1 release · 31 Oct 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£10,000,000 inc. VAT is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Education Programme Delivery1 award | |||
| A NEW DIRECTION LONDON LIMITEDSME, Beyond the Box Consultants CICSME, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRUST FOR YOUTHSME, EASTSIDE EDUCATIONAL TRUSTSME, Queen Mary University of LondonSME, The Kaizen Partnership LtdSME +5 more10 Oct 2026 – 21 Sept 2034 | ceiling above | 25 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Sustainability Services1 award | |||
| Bioregional Development GroupSME, Etude Consulting LimitedSME, Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited, Levitt Bernstein AssociatesSME, Love Design StudioSME, Turner & Townsend23 Sept 2026 – 22 Sept 2034 | ceiling above | 10 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Bioregional Development GroupSME, Etude Consulting LimitedSME, Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited, Levitt Bernstein AssociatesSME, Love Design StudioSME, Turner & Townsend
- Signed
- 12 Oct 2026
- Value
- £10,000,000 inc. VAT
- Period
- 14 Oct 2026 – 21 Sept 2034
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Education Programme Delivery | 11final-stage tenders · 20 at stage one | 11 | 1 | — |
Who bid
- wonA New Direction London LimitedSME · Greater London + Bioregional Development GroupSME · Greater London · consortium · 1
- wonBADU COMMUNITY CICSMEVCSE · Greater London + Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited · Greater London · consortium · 1
- wonBeyond the Box Consultants CICSME · Greater London + Etude Consulting LimitedSME · Greater London · consortium · 1
- wonCARAMEL ROCK LTDSME · Greater London + Levitt Bernstein Associates LtdSME · Greater London · consortium · 1
- wonCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRUST FOR YOUTHSME · Greater London + Love Design StudioSME · Greater London · consortium · 1
- wonEASTSIDE EDUCATIONAL TRUSTSME · Greater London + Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited · Yorkshire and the Humber · consortium · 1
- did not win15BILLIONEBPSME · Greater London · 1
- wonThe Kaizen Partnership LtdSME · Greater London · 1
- wonQueen Mary University of LondonSME · Greater London · 1
- wonThe Talent Foundry TrustSME · Greater London · 1
- wonThe Ladder Group LimitedSME · Greater London · 1
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
17 commercial parties on the notice- 15BILLIONEBPFramework contractor
- A New Direction London LimitedFramework contractor
- BADU COMMUNITY CICFramework contractor
- Beyond the Box Consultants CICFramework contractor
- Bioregional Development GroupFramework contractor
- CARAMEL ROCK LTDFramework contractor
- CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRUST FOR YOUTHFramework contractor
- EASTSIDE EDUCATIONAL TRUSTFramework contractor
- Etude Consulting LimitedFramework contractor
- Hawkins Brown Architecture LimitedFramework contractor
Show 7 more suppliers
- Levitt Bernstein Associates LtdFramework contractor
- Love Design StudioFramework contractor
- Queen Mary University of LondonFramework contractor
- The Kaizen Partnership LtdFramework contractor
- The Ladder Group LimitedFramework contractor
- The Talent Foundry TrustFramework contractor
- Turner & Townsend Project Management LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (14)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender