Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,
Stafford
ST162DH
UK
Contact person: Audrey Taylor
E-mail: audrey.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG24
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for The Modern Methods of Construction
Reference number: IA3539
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45210000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This AWARD Notice follows on from the Find a Tender Contract Notice ref 2025/S 000-005452.
This procurement was for a Framework between the appointed providers and the Council to supply predominately Works on an ad-hoc call-off basis as and when required for Modern Methods of Construction Projects.
The Framework Agreement is scoped to provide the Council, or client partner, with modern methods of construction, projects typically consisting of (but not confined to) new build works, alterations and extensions, refurbishments, replacements and installations, and other associated work/services which may include for contractor's design. The provision of hired-modular build is not within scope.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
45 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44211000
45000000
71240000
71500000
79415200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Whilst this Framework Agreement will predominantly deliver work within the county of Staffordshire, it is anticipated that external clients may wish work to be delivered outside of Staffordshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework Agreement is scoped to provide the Council, or client partner, with modern methods of construction, projects typically consisting of (but not confined to) new build works, alterations and extensions, refurbishments, replacements and installations, and other associated work/services which may include for contractor's design. The provision of hired-modular build is not within scope.
The Framework Agreement is designed to primarily accommodate educational projects (e.g. schools, academies, colleges, universities etc), and will also include for non-educational project work including, but not limited to general Public Sector estate such as health and social care buildings; emergency services buildings; community buildings; libraries, nursery facilities, housing, respite and day care facilities, offices, general public buildings, and industrial units. The Framework Agreement may also include general associated construction services, service installations, design services (contractor and otherwise) and associated infrastructure works including hard or soft landscaping.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement allows for a 1 year extension within the term, i.e. a 3 year +1 year arrangement. Commencement of framework 1st November 2025.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated Framework Agreement value range of £20 million to £45 million GBP is over the total of 4 years. This is reflective of variations of budgetary provision and potential work from 3rd party partner clients. The lower end of the spend range is more reflective of the Council's potential spend, with the higher end incorporating other potential public sector partners both within and outside of the Staffordshire geographical border.
Whilst from a Councils perspective pipeline of work the Framework Agreement is likely to see a predominance of projects typically ranging between £0.5 million and £2 million, the Framework may be utilised for projects above and below this range.
However, there is no commitment at the time of tendering from any parties and this should be taken into consideration when bidding. Note - this is anticipated and approximate with no guarantee on actual figures.
The Framework Agreement is not exclusive, and the Council or its public sector partner clients makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer or to be awarded, and any figures / quantities / volumes given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. The Council also reserves the right to operate a public tender outside of the Framework where so required.
Whilst this Framework Agreement will predominantly deliver work within the county of Staffordshire, it is anticipated that external clients may wish work to be delivered outside of Staffordshire.
From time-to-time the Council may ask Suppliers for a bond or parent company guarantee to facilitate the construction project work.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-005452
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IA3539
Title: Framework Agreement For The Modern Methods of Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fords of Blythe Bridge Ltd
1273930
203 Grindley Lane, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST11 9JS
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IA3539
Title: Framework Agreement for The Modern Methods of Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R.A. Edwards & Partners Ltd
03492561
Unit 2 Tilcon Avenue, Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0YJ
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IA3539
Title: Framework Agreement for The Modern Methods of Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G.Evans Services Ltd
3549255
Tudor House Moseley Road, Bilston
West Midlands
WV14 6JD
UK
NUTS: UKG39
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 45 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Framework Agreement is designed to primarily accommodate educational projects (e.g. schools, academies, colleges, universities etc), and will also include for non-educational project work including, but not limited to general Public Sector estate such as health and social care buildings; emergency services buildings; community buildings; libraries, nursery facilities, housing, respite and day care facilities, offices, general public buildings, and industrial units.
The Contracting Authority (owner) of the Framework will be the County Council (https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx).
The Council may commission projects or programmes of work on behalf of itself or its clients.
The procurement does allow provision for other partner clients, namely Public Sector Bodies to access this Framework with the permission of the Council. Other Authorities and Public Sector organisations, or similar may also directly commission projects on behalf of themselves and will be responsible for their own contracts.
Specifically, this Framework may be made available to Local Authorities (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council), Contracting Authorities and Public Bodies within Staffordshire and wider areas as prescribed by the NUTS codes in this notice. These may include any other Government Department, Defence, Emergency Services, Metropolitan / Borough & District Councils, Utilities, Educational Establishments, together with the specific Contracting Authorities named in the Find a Tender contract notice. Health Authorities Councils Boards and Trusts (https://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/NHSTrustListing.aspx), Police forces (https://www.police.uk/forces/) and Fire and rescue services (http://www.cfoa.org.uk/12072).
These organisations will be afforded third party rights or be named as beneficiaries under the contract or contracts where appropriate.
The Framework Agreement may also include general associated construction services, service installations, design services (contractor and otherwise) and associated infrastructure works including hard or soft landscaping.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
UK
E-mail: audrey.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/10/2025