CHIC Consultancy Framework 2026-30

This Lot will appoint one lead consultant to co-ordinate the design team with a team of professional consultants to deliver various specialist disciplines across the sector.

This Lot is intended to provide Contract Administrator/Project Management Services to provide advice and support with construction projects. This includes undertaking contract delivery on different properties with risk mitigation.

This Lot is intended to provide Architectural Services to provide advice and support with construction projects.

To provide advice and support with preventing and managing the risks of a fire. This includes undertaking fire audits and fire risk assessments on different properties and sites to establish any risk, or areas of concern. Fire safety consultancy services also focus on addressing these areas, suggesting implementations which can help to prevent fires and keep buildings and people safe. This can be anything from installing fire alarms, adding fire extinguishers, or conducting scheduled fire alarm and evacuation drills.

This Lot provides professional surveying services to support compliance with statutory requirements and best practices. It encompasses expert advice and delivery in areas such as building surveys, condition assessments, and defect analysis, alongside specialist party wall services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The consultancy ensures impartial guidance, preparation of notices and awards, and resolution of disputes, safeguarding structural integrity and neighbourly relations throughout construction and refurbishment projects.

This Lot provides advice and support with professional measurement and valuation services, including the preparation of contracts and contract administration. This includes undertaking Quantity Surveying Services on different properties and sites to establish any risk-contributers, or areas of concern.

To provide advice and support with the provision of professional design services. All services are to be delivered by competent and suitably qualified Building (MEP) Surveying professionals.

This Lot provides a structured approach for planning, designing, and managing civil and structural engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, safety standards, and client requirements.

This Lot is to provide appropriate contract supervision strategies and provisions to be able to comply with legislative requirements. Services under this Lot will cover all aspects of contract supervision and support Members to understand the risks present in their buildings and how these should be managed and mitigated. Clerk of works services also focus on addressing these areas, suggesting implementations which can help to prevent defects and keep buildings and people safe. This can be anything from all design, drawings and specifications to be quality checked.

This Lot provides a structured approach for managing, conserving, and enhancing heritage assets—such as historic buildings, monuments, and landscapes—while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and preserving cultural significance. The scope of this may include the following pieces of work, but not limited to: Heritage impact assessments; Conservation management plans; Restoration and repair strategies; Planning and listed building consent support; Archaeological and historical research.

This Lot provides advice and support with existing stock and construction projects. This includes undertaking surveying services on different properties and sites to establish any risk, or areas of concern. The Stock Condition Surveying services also focus on addressing these areas, suggesting implementations which can help to prevent defects and keep buildings and people safe. The scope of this may include but not limited to : Stock Condition Surveys; Fire Risk Assessment Surveys; Energy Performance Surveys; Fire Door Surveys; Damp, Mould and Condensation Surveys; Retrofit Assessments.

This Lot provides a structured approach to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the design and construction process. Under CDM Regulations, the Principal Designer plans, manages, and monitors the pre-construction phase, coordinating design work, eliminating foreseeable risks, and ensuring all designers meet their duties. Building Control consultancy complements this by reviewing plans, carrying out site inspections, and advising on compliance with Building Regulations covering structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Together, these services prioritise risk management, collaboration among stakeholders, transparent communication, and adherence to statutory requirements, delivering safe, compliant, and well-coordinated projects.

This Lot provides a structured approach to optimising the operation, maintenance, and strategic management of buildings and assets. It typically covers services such as strategic planning, space optimisation, and sustainability initiatives; asset and property management including lifecycle planning and condition surveys; operational services like planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning, and grounds care; health, safety, and compliance audits; and project management for refurbishments and relocations. The framework also incorporates technology solutions such as CAFM systems and smart building integration, alongside risk management, business continuity planning, and security measures. Together, these services ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable facilities management aligned with organisational objectives.