Technical consultancy framework

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    "description": "The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the “Council”) is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice in advance of a future procurement exercise for a Technical Consultancy Open Framework to support delivery of its Major Works 10-year Capital Investment Programme.\nThe purpose of this PME notice is to provide advance notice of the Council’s proposed procurement and to inform interested parties of a forthcoming launch event for the anticipated procurement process.\nThe launch event will provide the following information:\n•\tAn overview of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ vision for its Capital Investment Programme\n•\tOutline the indicative scope, structure and the value of the proposed framework. \n•\tAn indicative timetable for the procurement process\nThis notice does not constitute a call for competition.\nParticipation in this PME, including attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Participation will not form part of any selection, shortlisting, or evaluation process for any subsequent tender.  All presentation materials and notes from the event will be published alongside the tender opportunity to ensure transparency and equal access to information for all potential bidders.\nProviders wishing to participate are required to register their interest via the Proactis messaging function only with the Company Name, email address and phone number as well as the name and position of the Company Representative(s) that will be attending the market engagement day. \nThe deadline for registration will be 12:00pm on 15th June 2026.",
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      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-08-03T23:59:59+01:00"
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        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "E1 1BJ",
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        "name": "Patricia Nweke",
        "email": "patricia.nweke@towerhamlets.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 2073645000"
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        "description": "Procurement Launch Briefing – Invitation\nInterested consultants are invited to attend a procurement launch briefing at which the Council will present the proposed framework, scope of services and intended procurement approach.\nBriefing details are as follows:\nDate: Tuesday 16 June 2026\nTime: 2:30 – 4.30pm\nVenue: Tower Hamlets Council Chamber\nAddress: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel Road, London E1\nThe session will include an overview presentation followed by an opportunity for questions.\nAttendance at the briefing is voluntary.\nProcedure\nThis engagement is being undertaken in accordance with the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions of the Procurement Act 2023.\nA future procurement is anticipated to utilise a Competitive Flexible Procedure, subject to final approvals.\nParticipation\nParticipation in this PME, including attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not form part of any selection, shortlisting or evaluation process in any subsequent procurement. All notes taken and materials used at the event will be published with the tender opportunity.\nProviders wishing to participate are asked to register their interest free of charge at the London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org with reference DN815470.\nThe deadline for registration will be 12:00pm on 15th June 2026."
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