- Lot 1. Integrated Consultancy Team ( ICT)
- Lot 2. Contract Administrator / Project Management
- Lot 3. Architectural Services
- Lot 4. Fire Safety
- Lot 5. Building & Party Wall Surveying
- Lot 6. Quantity Surveying Services
- Lot 7. Building MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Services
- Lot 8. Structural and Civil Engineering
- Lot 9. Clerk of Works – Inspections Regime
- Lot 10. Heritage and Conservation
- Lot 11. Stock Condition Appraisal Services
- Lot 12. BSA Principal Designer Duties and Building Control
- Lot 13. Housing & Asset Management Consultancy
Scope
Reference
FWK239
Description
CHIC is seeking to establish a multi-disciplinary consultancy framework that can be accessed by existing and future members of CHIC. The scope and potential lot structure will cover a wide range of built environment related professional consultancy services comprising but not restricted to Building Surveying services, Contract Administration, Employers Agent, Quantity Surveying services, and Principal Designer and any other roles that may be required to support the delivery of high quality, on time, on budget works. Support may be required at any project stage from Inception to Post Completion/In Use and may be in relation to Planned Works Programmes, individual works contracts, or any other projects that may arise during the term.
The Framework Contract will be for the provision of construction related professional services by a number of consultants and their supply chains.
The Framework will provide national coverage across the United Kingdom (UK). The opportunity is provided for suppliers to identify those areas or regions where they will be able to provide a service.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £123,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2026 to 29 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Integrated Consultancy Team ( ICT)
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71319000 - Expert witness services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Contract Administrator / Project Management
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Architectural Services
Description
This Lot is intended to provide Architectural Services to provide advice and support with construction projects.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Fire Safety
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Building & Party Wall Surveying
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Quantity Surveying Services
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Building MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Services
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 45442300 - Surface-protection work
- 45262220 - Water-well drilling
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Structural and Civil Engineering
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 71322400 - Dam-design services
- 71322300 - Bridge-design services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Clerk of Works - Inspections Regime
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71247000 - Supervision of building work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Heritage and Conservation
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. Stock Condition Appraisal Services
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 12. BSA Principal Designer Duties and Building Control
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 13. Housing & Asset Management Consultancy
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 70332100 - Land management services
- 70331000 - Residential property services
- 70110000 - Development services of real estate
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
4%
Framework operation description
CHIC is acting as a Centralised Procurement Authority (CPA) for our members (Contracting Authorities). Members that decide to use the framework must comply with the Act and they can delegate their obligations to carry out call-off exercises in whole or in part to CHIC.
Call-off contracts may be awarded with or without competition(direct award contract(DAC)).Any DAC by a member will be subject to a business case complying with the objective mechanism of the framework and the core terms of the call-off contracts. A 'competitive selection process' will be used including 'conditions of participation' to assess suppliers' technical ability to perform the contract.
In a competitive selection process, any assessment of suppliers' proposals must be based on some or all of the award criteria used to assess tenders at framework award, which may be refined,e.g.,additional sub-criteria may be included or the criteria explained further. Call-off contracts may extend beyond the term of the framework.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Refer to Procurement Information Documents (PID).
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Integrated Consultancy Team ( ICT)
Lot 2. Contract Administrator / Project Management
Lot 3. Architectural Services
Lot 4. Fire Safety
Lot 5. Building & Party Wall Surveying
Lot 6. Quantity Surveying Services
Lot 7. Building MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Services
Lot 8. Structural and Civil Engineering
Lot 9. Clerk of Works - Inspections Regime
Lot 10. Heritage and Conservation
Lot 11. Stock Condition Appraisal Services
Lot 12. BSA Principal Designer Duties and Building Control
Lot 13. Housing & Asset Management Consultancy
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assessment | Quality | 50% |
| Pricing Assessment | Price | 40% |
| Social Value Assessment | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)
- Companies House: 07266506
ARK Central, 84 Spencer Street
Birmingham
B18 6DS
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1215153831
Email: tenders@chicltd.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government