Scope
Reference
FRAM421/25
Description
The University of Birmingham wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services.
This Framework Agreement is to enable the University to establish non-exclusive Approved consultant(s) to provide the services detailed within the tender documents on In-Tend.
The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023). Please see links below.
https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk
Also see 'FRAM421-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies' document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 July 2025 to 19 July 2028
- Possible extension to 19 July 2029
- 4 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total).
The University may or may not choose to proceed with the option to extend the framework term by 1 year, and is subject to a review at the end of the initial 3 year term to determine if it is required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to point 4.2 in 'FRAM421-25 ISIT Tender Information Document' as found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 May 2025, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 June 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY | Quality | 30% |
| EXPERIENCE | Quality | 30% |
| COST/PRICE | Cost | 30% |
| CORE - TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL ABILITY (PSQ) | Quality | 3% |
| CORE - PROJECT CAPABILITY (PSQ) | Quality | 3% |
| CORE - SUPPLIER INFORMATION (PSQ) | Quality | 1% |
| CORE- ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STANDING (PSQ) | Quality | 1% |
| CORE - CORE CORPORATE & SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS/UNI LINKS (PSQ) | Quality | 1% |
| CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE | Quality | 1% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Please refer to Tender Documentation as found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home.
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Companies House: RC000645
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government