Consultancy Services

What the buyer is asking for

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.

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• 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 appointment. The detailed conditions of participation, including any applicable financial thresholds and insurance requirements, will be confirmed in the tender documentation.

• 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 the services and will take account of the participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The detailed technical conditions of participation, including any discipline-specific requirements, will be confirmed in the tender documentation.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published25 days ago

   12 Oct 2026, 11:28 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 84 days

   29 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 94 days

   8 Feb 2027, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 176 days

   2 May 2027, 00:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice12 Oct 2026, 11:28 BST095994-2026

Payment terms

Payment terms for contracts awarded under the framework will be set out in the relevant call-off contract between the contracting authority and the appointed supplier. In accordance with applicable requirements under the Procurement Act 2023, contracting authorities will be required to pay valid, undisputed invoices within 30 days of receipt, or in accordance with any shorter payment period agreed under the relevant contract. Arrangements for submitting invoices and resolving disputed payments will be established through the applicable call-off contract.