Scope
Reference
PAN3311
Description
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION
Leicester City Council (‘the Council”) is preparing to renew its Professional Services Framework for Construction.
The current framework is due to expire in 2026 and we would like to seek views and engagement from the market in relation to its proposals for the creation of the new framework.
The new framework is expected to be valued at approx. £4m p.a. over its life and will cover a wide range of consultancy services and will be used to support the delivery of, but not limited to:
• Capital Works Programmes.
• Highways and Infrastructure Schemes.
• Sustainability Projects.
• Housing.
• Professional consultancy and advisory services related to land, buildings and the environment
We are conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to:
• Inform the market of our intentions.
• Seek feedback on the proposed scope, lot structure, and call-off mechanisms.
• Identify any barriers to entry, particularly for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
• Test the appetite for an Open Framework that will allow new suppliers to join at defined intervals.
The outline Lot structure and preliminary estimated average annual contract value, this is subject to change:
- Lot 1 - Multi-Disciplinary
- Lot 2 - Programme & Project Management
- Lot 3 - Quantity Surveyor & Cost Management
- Lot 4 - Building Surveying
- Lot 5 - Structural Engineering
- Lot 6 - Civil Engineering
- Lot 7 - Specialist Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical)
- Lot 8 - Environmental Engineering
- Lot 9 - Lift Engineering
- Lot 10 - Architecture
- Lot 11 - Planning
- Lot 12 - Conservation and Heritage
Please note this PME Notice is not a call for competition but is to notify the market of an impending procurement opportunity and to invite potential bidders to participate in the market engagement event.
In preparation for the imminent opportunity, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-forsuppliers
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £32,000,000 excluding VAT
- £38,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030
- Possible extension to 30 September 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 December 2025
Engagement process description
Leicester City Council (LCC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise (PME) to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, develop an appropriate specification and determine the procurement approach the Authority may take to appoint new service providers for its Professional Services Framework for Construction.
Suppliers shall note that this Pre Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options.
The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority will have to comply with its legal obligations in any ensuing procurement exercise and that neither the intention nor the purpose of this PME is to confer any commercial advantage upon its participants.
Further information about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation.
Submissions must be received by 22 December 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a980c4ac-1fc6-f011-813a-005056b64545
Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.
Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service) in any future tendering exercise.
To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 February 2026
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government