Scope
Description
The Authority wishes to establish a Closed Framework for the provision of multi-disciplinary professional services across three Lots for Westmorland and Furness Council.
- Lot 1 Property
- Lot 2 Civils and Infrastructure
- Lot 3 Planning, Growth and Sustainability
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £14,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
Lot 1. Lot 1 Property
Description
Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of projects across the full range of RIBA stages.
• Architecture (related to schools and corporate buildings)
• Property related engineering and infrastructure development
• Land remediation and landscaping development and designs
• New build / extension development and design
• Planned maintenance survey, development and design
• Mechanical and electrical design
• Carbon Management and decarbonisation projects
• Project and programme management related to the above
• (List is not exhaustive and may include other consultancy services related to property including the range of surveys and services)
The intention of the Lot is to enable the engagement of a property consultancy led
team to deliver a project through any/all or any stages of the RIBA Plan of Work,
including all necessary sub-consultants. The range of services listed is intended to
give scope to achieve this
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Civils and Infrastructure
Description
Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following Scope of services.
• General civil engineering and infrastructure projects (including new works, improvement, refurbishment and maintenance schemes related to roads, bridges, other structures and drainage projects)
• Land remediation and landscaping
• Town Centre renewal and placemaking schemes
• Early Contractor involvement on civil engineering and remediation projects
• Flood defence or alleviation
• Tidal Work, Marine or Harbour projects
• Habitat Creation and biodiversity improvement/gain
• Active travel/Cycleway/shared space routes
• Decarbonisation and renewable energy projects
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 Planning, Growth and Sustainability
Description
Typically (but not exclusively) consultancy services will be required to deliver the following range of services and projects, which are managed and delivered by the Council's Infrastructure Planning Team:
• Architecture (related to schools and corporate buildings)
• Infrastructure Planning
• Transport Planning
• Transport Modelling
• Economic Appraisal
• Economic Development
• Local Plans
• Town Planning Advice
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Project and Programme Management
• Carbon management and Decarbonisation Projects
The intention of Lot 3 is to enable the engagement of a consultant to deliver all or any stage of a project (following mini competition). It is expected that all sub-consultants and sub-contractors required to fulfil a particular commission under the Professional Services Framework will be engaged by, and work through, the lead consultant.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, 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
0%
Framework operation description
Contracts are awarded via mini-competition call-offs which include qualitative and commercial submissions.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Westmorland and Furness Council, Cumberland Council, and Cumbria Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA).
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 Property
Lot 2. Lot 2 Civils and Infrastructure
Lot 3. Lot 3 Planning, Growth and Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 December 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN796034) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. if you are not already
registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you.
Westmorland and Furness Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the Authority's supplier audits on all aspects of diversity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
(i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a Contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. The Contracting Authority reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement. The framework is for 48 months. The value provided is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this contract. Under this procurement the contractor is required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality and surrounding the place of delivery for the procurement. Accordingly contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government