Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c59-fdbb-7138-acf4-d95127ee3ec6/provision-of-a-professional-services-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of a Professional Services Framework [West of England Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-of-england-combined-authority) Estimated value £24,000,000 to £40,000,000 Published 9 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 28 Aug 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 West of England Combined Authority, in collaboration with Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council, is leading a procurement process to establish a four-year Professional Services Framework Agreement to support our regional Infrastructure projects. The core authorities party to this Framework Agreement are: West of England Combined Authority - Lead Authority Bath and North East Somerset Council ### Bristol City Council ### North Somerset Council ### South Gloucestershire Council The estimated spend value for these authorities over the term of the Framework Agreement is between £24m-£35m. The Framework Agreement will also be open to the following authorities, who may utilise the Framework Agreement to supplement any existing arrangements, if required Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council Cornwall Council (County Unitary) ### Devon County Council ### Dorset County Council Gloucestershire County Council Plymouth City Council ### Borough of Poole Somerset County Council Swindon Borough Council ### Torbay Council ### Wiltshire County Council (County Unitary) The spend value of these authorities is expected to be in the region of £5m. The Framework Agreement will have a single, multidisciplinary Lot, and will be limited to three Suppliers (except in the unlikely event that two Suppliers are within 1% of winning third place, in which case we reserve the right to include a fourth Supplier) The Framework Agreement will operate on the basis of direct award and further competition. To tender: - Visit [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk). - Register if required. - Search for opportunity number DN415582. - Follow the instructions. Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/93316372-1d58-4662-b29e-efb789ebf4c7) 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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