The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) seeks industry feedback for a forthcoming £2bn professional services framework.
- This framework, RM6356 CPS2, is designed for construction professional services across UK public sectors.
- Scheduled to run from October 2025 to September 2029, it holds an annual value of £500m.
- The framework could impact central and local government bodies, health trusts, and more.
- Initial supplier engagement will commence with webinars post-feedback in July 2024.
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has initiated a call for feedback from the construction industry concerning a significant new framework, valued at £2bn, for professional services that will span the next four years. Scheduled to operate from October 2025 to September 2029, this proposed framework, titled RM6356 CPS2, aims to integrate construction professional services across various public sector platforms.
The framework is anticipated to be a substantial resource for central government departments and a broad range of UK public sector bodies. These include local authorities, health trusts, police and fire services, as well as educational sectors and devolved administrations, thereby illustrating its extensive reach and potential impact.
A noteworthy aspect of this framework is its annual valuation of £500m, highlighting its financial significance and the opportunity it provides for service providers. Prior to finalising the framework’s lotting structure, there is a provision for market engagement, allowing the opportunity to shape its design.
CCS is encouraging participation in the formative stages of RM6356 CPS2 by inviting suggestions and feedback via a supplier questionnaire. This engagement is pivotal, as the framework’s design and lotting structure will be influenced by industry input.
To facilitate informed contributions from potential stakeholders, the CCS has planned the first series of supplier engagement activities. These will take the form of webinars, scheduled to begin in July 2024, and will be based on the preliminary analysis of feedback collected through the questionnaire.
The CCS’s strategic approach aims to involve the construction industry in shaping a robust and effective framework.
