The Procure Partnerships Framework has announced the opening of bids for its new professional services framework, marking a substantial £800m opportunity over the next four years.
- Following a successful market engagement session with over 350 organisations, the framework will encompass project management, quantity surveying, architectural design, and building surveying across nine English regions.
- Tender documents must be submitted by 24th June, with the framework’s initiation anticipated in August 2024.
- The structure and commercial framework have been refined, integrating valuable feedback from industry consultants to enhance collaboration and value for public sector clients.
- Access to documents is facilitated through the Atamis portal, enabling interested parties to participate in this significant public sector venture.
The Procure Partnerships Framework has initiated the bidding process for a refreshed professional services framework. This venture, valued at a remarkable £800 million, extends over a four-year term and is intended to function alongside the existing national contractor framework. Such an initiative underscores the significant investment and trust in the public sector’s infrastructural expansion.
A market engagement session conducted recently was attended by more than 350 professional services organisations, setting the stage for the framework’s development. The feedback from these sessions has been instrumental in shaping the framework’s lotting structure and commercial setup, demonstrating a collaborative approach to procurement strategy.
This expansive framework will be divided into four primary disciplines comprising project management, quantity surveying, architectural design, and building surveying. Each discipline is further segmented into nine geographic regions across England, ensuring a comprehensive and specialised service provision.
Tender submissions are due by the 24th of June, with the framework projected to start in August 2024. Interested parties can retrieve the necessary documents via the Atamis portal, streamlining the procurement process and enabling efficient participation.
Faye Dolan, the framework director, remarked that the new agreement would allow public sector bodies to engage experienced professionals while maintaining flexibility. This alignment promises enhanced value for money and promotes successful outcomes through collaboration with local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
The £800m framework aims to foster significant public sector growth through enhanced collaboration and strategic resource utilisation.
