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C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy

Cheshire East Council · Local authority

In brief

Cheshire East Council was looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and environmental work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £3,270,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 30 November 2026.

It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

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What the notice says

Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by; • Providing professional expertise on construction related projects, • Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services •…Read the full description
Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by; • Providing professional expertise on construction related projects, • Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services • Providing cost certainty • Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource • Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms of cost and quality The Framework will be divided into the following lots:- Lot 1 - Architectural Services Lot 2 - Building Services Engineering Lot 3 - Quantity Surveying Services Lot 4 - Structural Engineering Services Lot 5 - Building Surveying Services Lot 6 - Heritage Architectural Services Lot 7 - CDM Client Advisor Lot 8 - Environmental & Engineering Consultancy Services Other potential beneficiaries of the framework are: Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority. Anticipated maximum spend £3.27 million.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Architectural Services
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £480k + VAT The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Architecture and engineering£480,000
Building Services Engineering
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £360k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Architecture and engineering£360,000
Quantity Surveying Services
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £500k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Architecture and engineering£500,000
Structural Engineering Services
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £160k + VAT It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Architecture and engineering£160,000
Building Surveying Services (inc. Site Inspection Services)
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £550k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services, Quantity Surveying and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Architecture and engineering£550,000
Heritage Architectural Services
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £530k + VAT Architectural Design/Consultancy Services together with sub-consultant services for Building Services and Structural Engineering. This lot may be requested to provide a multi-disciplinary design service. Providers must therefore be able to deliver the design services detailed in Lots 1, 2 and 4 either themselves or through their supply chain. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Architecture and engineering£530,000
CDM Client Advisor Services
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £130k + VAT CDM Client Advisor Services. It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Architecture and engineering£130,000
Environmental and Engineering
30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029
What this lot covers

Anticipated Maximum £560k + VAT Environmental and Engineering Consultancy Services including Environmental Impact Assessments, site/ground investigations, ecological surveys, archaeological surveys and flood risk assessments. Lot 8 will be involved in traditional construction projects and will also be used as part of wider development projects. Providers will need to demonstrate competence, either themselves, or through their supply chain, in undertaking various services including: • Environmental Impact Assessments • Site/ground investigations • Ecological surveys • Habitat surveys • Archaeological surveys • Traffic and transport surveys • Flood risk assessments • Support in Planning applications • BREEAM/Low Carbon assessor roles It is envisaged that the majority of projects will be allocated by direct appointment. At the Council's discretion projects may also be allocated following a mini competition on either a lowest price or MEAT basis. The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME's). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most advantageous tender.

Environmental services, Architecture and engineering£560,000

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 072157-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072466-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 004354-2026

About the buyer

Cheshire East CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

110

Awards

84

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

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    Westmorland and Furness CouncilNorth WestArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £174kestimated
  2. PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

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    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

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  3. IWM/2627/Exh/3514: 3D Exhibition Design Services Framework for Imperial War Museums

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  4. Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework

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    Closing soon3 days left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4mframework ceiling
  5. Prioritised Capital Improvements Programme - School Properties 2026-28

    Cumberland CouncilNorth WestArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated

From notice 072157-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 November 2025, last updated 19 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.