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
Contract 1
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 17 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 December 2025 to 19 December 2028
- Possible extension to 18 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Information about tenders
- 25 tenders received
- 25 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 22 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
Atkins Realis Limited
- Companies House: 02236832
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road,
Epsom, Surrey
KT18 5BW
United Kingdom
Email: PPSBids@atkinsrealis.com
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Ove Arup and Partners Limited
- Companies House: 01312453
8 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 4BJ
United Kingdom
Email: uk.procurement@arup.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Pick Everard
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGXJ-9617-YWTL
Halford House, Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1HA
United Kingdom
Email: bidhub@pickeverard.co.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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