Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-fe19-739e-a2fd-495c9d35e181/c3770-framework-for-construction-related-consultancy closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy [Cheshire East Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-east-council) Often single bidder Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £3,270,000 Published 19 Jan 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 8 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by; - Providing professional expertise on construction related projects, - Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services - Providing cost certainty - Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource - Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms of cost and quality The Framework will be divided into the following lots:- - Lot 1 Architectural Services - Lot 2 Building Services Engineering - Lot 3 Quantity Surveying Services - Lot 4 Structural Engineering Services - Lot 5 Building Surveying Services - Lot 6 Heritage Architectural Services - Lot 7 CDM Client Advisor - Lot 8 Environmental & Engineering Consultancy Services Other potential beneficiaries of the framework are: Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority. Anticipated maximum spend £3.27 million. Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Mechanical and electrical engineering services Quantity surveying services Structural engineering consultancy services Health and safety services Health and safety consultancy services Environmental services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12-2026-01-19T13:35:59Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd12-2026-01-19T13:35:59Z) 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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