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Consultancy Services

LHC Procurement Group

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Monday 8 February 2027, 12:00 (UK time)
Buyer's estimated value
Not stated The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
29 January 2027, 12:00
Contract period
1 May 2027 to 30 Apr 2031
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Planned procurement notice (UK3)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
Not stated in the notice.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

economic Suppliers may be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary legal and financial capacity to perform contracts awarded under the framework. This may include an assessment of economic and financial standing, financial stability and the ability to maintain appropriate levels of insurance relevant to the consultancy services being provided. Financial assessments will be proportionate to the nature and value of the services and will take account of the circumstances of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers will not be required to hold specific insurance policies prior to contract award, although appropriate insurance arrangements may be required as a condition of appoint…

technical Suppliers may be required to demonstrate the technical and professional ability necessary to deliver the consultancy services covered by the framework. This may include evidence of relevant experience, suitably qualified personnel, professional competence, appropriate management systems and the capacity to deliver services within the relevant consultancy disciplines and geographical areas. Where professional qualifications, registrations, certifications or recognised industry standards are required, equivalent qualifications and standards will be accepted in accordance with the applicable procurement legislation. Technical requirements will be proportionate to the nature and complexity of t…

Contract length and extensions
1 May 2027 to 30 Apr 2031.
How to submit
Tenders will be submitted electronically through the LHC Procurement Group In-Tend eTendering portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/lhc/home Suppliers wishing to participate in the procurement will be required to register on the portal and access the Consultancy Services 2 (CS2) opportunity when t… Open supplier.in-tend.co.uk ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Restrictions and fees
Participation fee: LHC Procurement Group will apply a framework management fee of 5% to contracts awarded to suppliers through the framework. The fee is payable only where a supplier is awarded work through the framewo…
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

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Description

LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) intends to establish a new framework agreement for the provision of Consultancy Services (CS2), replacing the existing Consultancy Services (CS1) and Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy (MDC1) frameworks. The framework will provide public sector organisations with access to a comprehensive range of professional consultancy services to support the planning, design, delivery, refurbishment, maintenance and management of buildings, infrastructure and associated assets. The proposed scope includes, but is not limited to, architectural services, project management, quantity surveying and cost consultancy, building surveying, civil and structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, planning consultancy, principal designer services, employer's agent services, environmental consultancy, building safety and compliance, and multidisciplinary consultancy services. CS2 is intended to support a broad range of public sector projects, including housing, construction, refurbishment, regeneration, asset management, retrofit and decarbonisation, with services available across the participating LHCPG regions. The framework is expected to be divided into discipline-based lots and geographical areas, enabling contracting authorities to access specialist or multidisciplinary consultancy services appropriate to their requirements. The final scope, lot structure and procurement arrangements will be confirmed in the subsequent tender notice and associated procurement documentation. The framework will be available for use by eligible public sector organisations, with individual contracts awarded in accordance with the framework's published call-off procedures.