Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-796e-734e-b1c0-5bcaa029e480/framework-agreement-for-structural-appraisals awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for Structural Appraisals [Cannock Chase District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cannock-chase-district-council) Open field Estimated value £100,000 Published 3 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The councils wish to procure an agreement for a single supplier to provide Structural Appraisals in accordance with the Building Regulations 2010 - Part A, and verification of drainage design calculations in accordance with Building Regulations 2010 - Part H. Please note that this procurement may be impacted by Local Government Re-organisation: 1.1 In December 2024 the Government issued a White Paper on Local Government Re-Organisation entitled the "English Devolution White Paper". 1.2 In March 2025, Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council submitted their suggested re-organisation plan to the Government and are awaiting a response. 1.3 Final proposals will be submitted in November 2025 and implementation of the changes is expected by Government to be by 2028 at the earliest. 1.4 Whilst the expected impact of most changes to Local Government will be settled at government level (Change in Law) please be aware that it may be government policy or expedient that any affected party will be recommended to agree bi-lateral or multi-lateral changes to their existing contractual arrangements. 1.5 Updates on proposals and changes can be found on the Stafford website and Cannock website. 2 The parties agree that in the event of a Local Government Re-organisation:- 2.1 that reorganisation of local authorities may result in the transfer, assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in part to a successor authority or successor authorities. Such transfer assignment or novation shall not constitute a breach or require consent and the \[contracting party\] consents to the transfer assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in parts to any successor authority(ies) established under the local government reorganisation legislation and that as a consequence, the obligations and rights under this Agreement shall continue to apply and be enforceable by or against any successor authority(ies) following a local government reorganisation; and 2.2 the parties acknowledge that if applicable the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply and agree to comply with all consequential and reasonable obligations arising thereunder. 2.3 the parties acknowledge that any new organisation(s) may utilise or create and manage all and any existing or required framework agreements relating to the provision of the services provided under this current agreement. Read full description ## CPV classification Structural engineering consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0583bf-2026-02-03T16:45:39Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0583bf-2026-02-03T16:45:39Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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