CHIC Consultancy Framework 2026-2030

Procurement reference

FWK239

Procurement description

CHIC is seeking to establish a multi-disciplinary consultancy framework that can be accessed by existing and future members of CHIC. The scope and potential lot structure will cover a wide range of built environment related professional consultancy services comprising but not restricted to Building Surveying services, Contract Administration, Employers Agent, Quantity Surveying services, and Principal Designer and any other roles that may be required to support the delivery of high quality, on time, on budget works. Support may be required at any project stage from Inception to Post Completion/In Use and may be in relation to Planned Works Programmes, individual works contracts, or any other projects that may arise during the term.

The Framework Contract will be for the provision of construction related professional services by a number of consultants and their supply chains.

The Framework will provide national coverage across the United Kingdom (UK). The opportunity is provided for suppliers to identify those areas or regions where they will be able to provide a service.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated)

123600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM to 29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC)

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

4.00%

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Refer to Procurement Information Documents (PID).

Framework operation description

CHIC is acting as a Centralised Procurement Authority (CPA) for our members (Contracting Authorities). Members that decide to use the framework must comply with the Act and they can delegate their obligations to carry out call-off exercises in whole or in part to CHIC.

Call-off contracts may be awarded with or without competition(direct award contract(DAC)).Any DAC by a member will be subject to a business case complying with the objective mechanism of the framework and the core terms of the call-off contracts. A 'competitive selection process' will be used including 'conditions of participation' to assess suppliers' technical ability to perform the contract.

In a competitive selection process, any assessment of suppliers' proposals must be based on some or all of the award criteria used to assess tenders at framework award, which may be refined,e.g.,additional sub-criteria may be included or the criteria explained further. Call-off contracts may extend beyond the term of the framework.

Description

This Lot will appoint one lead consultant to co-ordinate the design team with a team of professional consultants to deliver various specialist disciplines across the sector.

CPV classifications

• 71540000 - Construction management services
• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
• 71520000 - Construction supervision services
• 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
• 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
• 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
• 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
• 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
• 71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations
• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
• 71319000 - Expert witness services
• 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
• 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
• 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
• 71315300 - Building surveying services
• 71315200 - Building consultancy services
• 71314000 - Energy and related services
• 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
• 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
• 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
• 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
• 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
• 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
• 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

18000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is intended to provide Contract Administrator/Project Management Services to provide advice and support with construction projects. This includes undertaking contract delivery on different properties with risk mitigation.

CPV classifications

• 79994000 - Contract administration services
• 71540000 - Construction management services
• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
• 71520000 - Construction supervision services
• 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
• 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

9600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is intended to provide Architectural Services to provide advice and support with construction projects.

CPV classifications

• 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
• 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
• 71220000 - Architectural design services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

9600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Description

To provide advice and support with preventing and managing the risks of a fire. This includes undertaking fire audits and fire risk assessments on different properties and sites to establish any risk, or areas of concern. Fire safety consultancy services also focus on addressing these areas, suggesting implementations which can help to prevent fires and keep buildings and people safe. This can be anything from installing fire alarms, adding fire extinguishers, or conducting scheduled fire alarm and evacuation drills.

CPV classifications

• 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
• 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Delivery regions

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Assessment

Weighting: 50

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value Assessment

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Pricing Assessment

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Assessment

Weighting: 50

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value Assessment

Weighting: 10

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Pricing Assessment

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

12000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot provides professional surveying services to support compliance with statutory requirements and best practices. It encompasses expert advice and delivery in areas such as building surveys, condition assessments, and defect analysis, alongside specialist party wall services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The consultancy ensures impartial guidance, preparation of notices and awards, and resolution of disputes, safeguarding structural integrity and neighbourly relations throughout construction and refurbishment projects.

CPV classifications

• 71315300 - Building surveying services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

9600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot provides advice and support with professional measurement and valuation services, including the preparation of contracts and contract administration. This includes undertaking Quantity Surveying Services on different properties and sites to establish any risk-contributers, or areas of concern.

CPV classifications

• 71540000 - Construction management services
• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
• 71320000 - Engineering design services
• 71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction
• 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
• 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

8400000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

To provide advice and support with the provision of professional design services. All services are to be delivered by competent and suitably qualified Building (MEP) Surveying professionals.

CPV classifications

• 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
• 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 45442300 - Surface-protection work
• 45262220 - Water-well drilling

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

8400000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Description

This Lot provides a structured approach for planning, designing, and managing civil and structural engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, safety standards, and client requirements.

CPV classifications

• 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
• 71631400

  Award criteria

  Type: quality

  Name

  Quality Assessment

  Weighting: 50

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Social Value Assessment

  Weighting: 10

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: price

  Name

  Pricing Assessment

  Weighting: 40

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Award criteria

  Type: quality

  Name

  Quality Assessment

  Weighting: 50

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: quality

  Name

  Social Value Assessment

  Weighting: 10

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  Type: price

  Name

  Pricing Assessment

  Weighting: 40

  Weighting type: percentageExact

  - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
• 71322400 - Dam-design services
• 71322300 - Bridge-design services
• 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
• 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

8400000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is to provide appropriate contract supervision strategies and provisions to be able to comply with legislative requirements. Services under this Lot will cover all aspects of contract supervision and support Members to understand the risks present in their buildings and how these should be managed and mitigated. Clerk of works services also focus on addressing these areas, suggesting implementations which can help to prevent defects and keep buildings and people safe. This can be anything from all design, drawings and specifications to be quality checked.

CPV classifications

• 71520000 - Construction supervision services
• 71247000 - Supervision of building work

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

7200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Description

This Lot provides a structured approach for managing, conserving, and enhancing heritage assets—such as historic buildings, monuments, and landscapes—while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and preserving cultural significance. The scope of this may include the following pieces of work, but not limited to:

Heritage impact assessments;

Conservation management plans;

Restoration and repair strategies;

Planning and listed building consent support;

Archaeological and historical research.

CPV classifications

• 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

3600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot provides advice and support with existing stock and construction projects. This includes undertaking surveying services on different properties and sites to establish any risk, or areas of concern. The Stock Condition Surveying services also focus on addressing these areas, suggesting implementations which can help to prevent defects and keep buildings and people safe. The scope of this may include but not limited to :

Stock Condition Surveys;

Fire Risk Assessment Surveys;

Energy Performance Surveys;

Fire Door Surveys;

Damp, Mould and Condensation Surveys;

Retrofit Assessments.

CPV classifications

• 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
• 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services
• 71500000 - Construction-related services
• 71315400 - Building-inspection services
• 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

9600000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot provides a structured approach to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the design and construction process. Under CDM Regulations, the Principal Designer plans, manages, and monitors the pre-construction phase, coordinating design work, eliminating foreseeable risks, and ensuring all designers meet their duties. Building Control consultancy complements this by reviewing plans, carrying out site inspections, and advising on compliance with Building Regulations covering structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Together, these services prioritise risk management, collaboration among stakeholders, transparent communication, and adherence to statutory requirements, delivering safe, compliant, and well-coordinated projects.

CPV classifications

• 71317200 - Health and safety services
• 71315400 - Building-inspection services
• 71315200 - Building consultancy services
• 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

12000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Description

This Lot provides a structured approach to optimising the operation, maintenance, and strategic management of buildings and assets. It typically covers services such as strategic planning, space optimisation, and sustainability initiatives; asset and property management including lifecycle planning and condition surveys; operational services like planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning, and grounds care; health, safety, and compliance audits; and project management for refurbishments and relocations. The framework also incorporates technology solutions such as CAFM systems and smart building integration, alongside risk management, business continuity planning, and security measures. Together, these services ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable facilities management aligned with organisational objectives.

CPV classifications

• 71540000 - Construction management services
• 71315200 - Building consultancy services
• 70332100 - Land management services
• 70331000 - Residential property services
• 70110000 - Development services of real estate

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

7200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2026, 01:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 June 2030, 00:59AM

Award criteria

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

25 March 2026, 15:00PM

Enquiry deadline

11 March 2026, 15:00PM

Date of award of contract

29 May 2026, 00:59AM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://app.panacea-software.com/chic/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=74a9dd31-9550-428e-8777-d82591e6c25d

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English