Development Consultancy Framework for the provision of Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, CDM Advisor, and Principal Designer Services
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£33.3m
Suppliers
21
Lots
4
Published
05 Dec 2025
Description
The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is seeking to establish a multidisciplinary framework to deliver a range of development consultancy services across its nationwide portfolio. The framework will support the delivery of affordable housing, building safety, and regeneration projects, and will cover the following service areas: • Employer's Agent - including contract administration, project management, and procurement advice. • Cost Consultancy - full financial management of projects, including budgeting, tender review, and value engineering. • CDM Advisor and Principal Designer - ensuring compliance with Construction Design and Management Regulations and promoting health and safety throughout the lifecycle of the works. These services will be required across England, with a focus on key regions such as Greater Manchester, London, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Gloucester, and Leeds. Flexibility and strong regional coverage are essential due to TGP's dispersed housing stock.
Scope
- Reference
- PRJ1000019
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2028Possible extension to 31 Oct 2033
The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, with the option for Guinness to extend at its sole discretion by a further 3 years, followed by an additional 2-year extension, giving a maximum total term of 8 years (the Term).
- CPV classifications
- 7131510071315200713152107131530073220000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth West England, United KingdomYorkshire and the Humber, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomWest Midlands, United KingdomEast of England, United KingdomLondon, United KingdomSouth East England, United KingdomSouth West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Specific Questions | — | quality | 100.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£9.0m
Award date
28 Nov 2025
Contract start
31 Dec 2025
Contract end
30 Dec 2028
Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (North Region) | £9.0m | complete |
| 2 | Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (South-East Region) | £9.0m | complete |
| 3 | Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (South-West Region) | £7.0m | complete |
| 4 | CDM Advisor & Principal Designer (National Coverage) | £8.4m | complete |
Award 1· 5 suppliers
Awarded 28 Nov 2025 · Contract period 31 Dec 2025 — 30 Dec 2028
Award 2· 5 suppliers
Awarded 28 Nov 2025 · Contract period 31 Dec 2025 — 30 Dec 2028
Award 3· 5 suppliers
Awarded 28 Nov 2025 · Contract period 31 Dec 2025 — 30 Dec 2028
Award 4· 6 suppliers
Awarded 28 Nov 2025 · Contract period 31 Dec 2025 — 30 Dec 2028
Total lots
4
Awarded
4
Estimated total
£33.3m
Awarded total
£33.3m
Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (North Region)
Start
01 Nov 2025
End
31 Oct 2028
Estimated
£9.0m
CPV
Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (South-East Region)
Start
01 Nov 2025
End
31 Oct 2028
Estimated
£9.0m
CPV
Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (South-West Region)
Start
01 Nov 2025
End
31 Oct 2028
Estimated
£7.0m
CPV
CDM Advisor & Principal Designer (National Coverage)
Start
01 Nov 2025
End
31 Oct 2028
Estimated
£8.4m
CPV
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