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Construction Consultancy Framework; 2027 - 2031

Gentoo Group · Local or regional public body

In brief

Gentoo Group has announced plans to buy consultancy and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £5,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 11 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £5,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The Framework will support the delivery of Gentoo Group's capital investment, asset management, compliance, development, property maintenance and building safety programmes across its housing portfolio. Gentoo Group Limited is seeking to establish a Framework of suitably qualified construction-related consultants covering the following disciplines: Lot 1a - Clerk of Works Lot 1b - Clerk of Works (High-Rise) Lot 1c - Clerk of Works (Development/New Build) Lot 2a - M&E Engineer Lot 2b - M&E Engineer (High-Rise) Lot 2c - M&E Engineer (Development /New Build) Lot 3a - Principal Designer CDM Lot 3b - Principal Designer CDM (High-Rise) Lot 3c - Principal Designer CDM (Development/New Build) Lot 3d - Principal Designer BSA Lot 3e - Principal Designer BSA (High-Rise) Lot 3f - Principal Designer BSA (Development/New Build) Lot 4a - Project Manager Lot 4b - Project Manager (High-Rise) Lot 5 - Structural Engineer Lot 6 - Employer's Agent

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 085437-2026

About the buyer

Gentoo GroupLast 12 months

Procurements

35

Awards

19

Suppliers it has used most for consultancy

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From notice 085437-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.