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Professional Services Framework

Wealden District Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:01.

Opportunity overview

Wealden District Council are seeking to establish a framework for the appointment of professional services consultants to support the delivery of corporate, strategic and capital construction projects. The Council is looking to appoint a wide variety of experienced Consultants to the framework. This framework is targeted for use by the district and borough Councils in East Sussex: Wealden District Council, Rother District Council, Lewes District Council, Eastbourne Borough Council, and Hastings Borough Council. The framework will be divided into lots for the following consultants: (1) Architect Services, (2) Mechanical and Electrical, (3) Civil & Structural Engineers, (4) Quantity Surveyor,(5) Employers Agent Services, (6) Project Management, (7) Clerk of Works, (8) Archaeological and Heritage Consultant, (9) Landscape Architects Services, (10) Planning Consultant, (11) Transport Consultant, (12) Building Surveyors, (13) Ground Investigation, (14) Ecological Survey Services, and (15) Hydrology Consultant Services

Classification

  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • CPV71200000 — Architectural and related services
  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71311200 — Transport systems consultancy services
  • CPV71312000 — Structural engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71315000 — Building services
  • CPV71321000 — Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
  • CPV71324000 — Quantity surveying services
  • CPV71351200 — Geological and geophysical consultancy services
  • CPV71351500 — Ground investigation services
  • CPV71351914 — Archaeological services
  • CPV71353000 — Surface surveying services
  • CPV71420000 — Landscape architectural services
  • CPV71510000 — Site-investigation services
  • CPV71530000 — Construction consultancy services
  • CPV71540000 — Construction management services
  • CPV71541000 — Construction project management services

Lots

  • Architect Services£10m
  • Planning Consultant Services£4m
  • Transport Consultant Services£5m
  • Building Surveyors£3m
  • Ground Investigation Services£3m
  • Consultant ecologists will be required to provide services to assist with the assessment, recommendations and action plans required to discharge all planning conditions and to ensure a scheme's compliance with required policies, including but not limited to: Preliminary Ecological Appraisals; Stage 2 survey work; Further ecological works including scheme reviews; BNG calculations and work required to deliver BNG either onsite or offsite.£3m
  • Flood Risk Assessment Services£2.5m
  • Mechanical and Electrical Services Consultants£8m
  • Civil and Structural Engineering£8m
  • Quantity Surveyor Services£6m
  • Employers Agent Services£6m
  • Project Management Consultant£7m
  • Clerk of Works£4.5m
  • Archaeology and Heritage Consultant Services£2.5m
  • Consultant Landscape Architect£4m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ESPH618
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Communication
Section
I.3

New Value

Text
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/38234 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/38234

Old Value

Text
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Tender Period

Ends
25 Feb 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
71000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As per the tender documentation.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Architect Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant architects will be required to provide services as described in the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work. - RIBA stage 0/1 to help the Council determine the viability of a project. - RIBA stages 2 to 4 to develop a project in sufficient detail to issue tender documents for a build contract award. To include the role of Principle Designer (CDM & Building Safety Act). - Consultant services for RIBA stages 5 to 7, this may include novation to a design and build contractor or being retained to provide client support

Value

Amount
10,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Mechanical and Electrical Services Consultants
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant's will be required to provide M & E services to align with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work. - Advisory services; - Design management; - Planning, analyses and programming; - Integration; - Project administration and project management; - Technical construction management; - Validation and verification; - Status control; - Facility management; - Post occupancy evaluation; - Technical due diligence; - Field studies;

Value

Amount
8,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Civil and Structural Engineering
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Civil and Structural Engineers are required to provide services required to progress a development project.Appointments will be based on the RIBA Plan of Work and will vary according to individual project requirements. To include but not limited to: - RIBA stage 0/1 to help the Council determine the viability of a project; - RIBA stages 2 to 4 to develop a project in sufficient detail to issue tender documents for a build contract award; - Feasibility studies; - Detailed design; - Preparation of construction drawings; - Production of tender documents; - Construction supervision and administration and final approval of the works; - Design of roads, highways and drainage schemes including hydraulic modelling and simulation of storm events, SuDS design etc; - Submission to the Highway Authority for technical approval and incorporation into the relevant sectional agreement (eg Section 38, Section 278, Section 104); - Consultant services for RIBA stages 5 to 7 may include. This may include novation to a design and build contractor or being retained to provide client support.

Value

Amount
8,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Quantity Surveyor Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant quantity surveyors will be required to provide cost management services in accordance with those published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scope of Services (May 2022) and subsequent revisions. To include but not limited to: - General; - Enabling Works; - Health and Safety; - Project Costs; - Contracts Related Services; - Tendering and Procurement Services (based upon single and 2 stage design and build forms of JCT contracts); - Construction Phase Services; - Additional Construction Phase Services - Design and Build Contracts; - Contractual - RIBA stage 0/1 to help the Council determine the viability of a project; - RIBA stages 2 to 4 to develop a project cost plan in sufficient detail to issue tender documents for a build contract award; - Consultant services for RIBA stages 5 to 7 may varye. This may include novation to a design and build contractor or being retained to provide client QS support.

Value

Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Employers Agent Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant's will be required to provide Employer's Agent services for Design and Build contracts, as described in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Employer's Agent Scope of Services. The employer's agent may be required to provide the services of Principal Designer and fully discharge responsibilities described in the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.

Value

Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Project Management Consultant
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant's will be required to provide services as described in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scope of Services for Project Managers, including but not limited to: - General; - Project Brief and Design; - Procurement; - Construction; - Building Information Management (BIM).

Value

Amount
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Clerk of Works
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Inspecting construction work ensuring it complies with specifications and drawings. Measuring and quality checking materials used on site. Identification of defects and remedial measures. Fortnightly monitoring of progress on site and issue of reports. Maintaining detailed records of work. Referring to plans, photographic records of work together with sampling and measurement as required by the contract. Liaising with the contractors and design team. Compliance with health & safety, building regulations, legal and ecological requirements. Management of latent defects. Any further inspections, attendants and service over and above that stated in the scope of service above.

Value

Amount
4,500,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Archaeology and Heritage Consultant Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Archaeological and Heritage Desk Based Assessment and Site Visit: known and potential archaeological and heritage (including Conservation Area and Listed Buildings) resources within the proposed development area plus an appropriate buffer to assess the immediate context; Reference to all relevant and available sources to identify heritage assets, assess their significance and the potential to identify previously unrecorded archaeological remains; Identification of the potential for impacts on and around the site on archaeological remains, undesignated built heritage, historic landscape and the potential effects on the setting of the surrounding designated heritage assets; Site visit assessment, including source information from records offices; Consultation with the County Archaeologist to determine whether additional assessments and surveys are required, and to explore the scope and timing of any such works; Consultation with Historic England, if required.

Value

Amount
2,500,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Consultant Landscape Architect
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant landscape architects will be required to provide services following the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work. RIBA stages 2 to 4 - working with other members of the design team: develop landscape proposals in sufficient detail to satisfy local planning authority requirements; prepare proposals that are affordable within the cost plan; prepare tender documents for a build contract award. RIBA stages 5 to 7 - Landscape Consultant services

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 10
Id
10
Title
Planning Consultant Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Planning Consultants are required to provide services as part of a larger design team to inform the preparation of the documentation required to gain planning permission. To include but not limited to: Planning and development advice to deliver planning permission; Strategic site promotion through the development plan making process; Preparation, negotiation and management of planning applications; Project management of the planning application process; Planning Applications; Appeals Changes of Use; Development Appraisals; Strategic Site Development Briefs; S.73 Applications; Neighbourhood Plans; Funding Bids; Design and Access Statements; Pre-Application Advice; Lawful Development Certificates; Development Plan Reps; Public Engagement.

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 11
Id
11
Title
Transport Consultant Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The highways Consultant will be required to provide services as part of a larger design team to inform the preparation of the documentation required to gain planning permission. Including but not limited to: Transport Assessments; Transport Statements; Traffic Impact Assessments; Travel Plan Co-ordinator Role; Travel Plans; BREEAM Travel Plans; BREEAM Travel Statements; Road Safety Audits; Highway Condition Surveys; Vehicular Access Design and Swept Path Analysis (Tracking); Input to Environmental Impact Assessments.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 12
Id
12
Title
Building Surveyors
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant building surveyors may be required to provide the following, not limited to, services: Condition surveys; Dilapidation surveys; Measured surveys & CAD plans;Party Wall Agreements.

Value

Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 13
Id
13
Title
Ground Investigation Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Site survey services will be required to inform ongoing project work. Appointments will vary according to individual project requirements, but services required include, but are not limited to: Desk based site investigations to include UXO; On site intrusive ground investigations; GPR Surveys; Contamination surveys and reports.

Value

Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 14
Id
14
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Consultant ecologists will be required to provide services to assist with the assessment, recommendations and action plans required to discharge all planning conditions and to ensure a scheme's compliance with required policies, including but not limited to: Preliminary Ecological Appraisals; Stage 2 survey work; Further ecological works including scheme reviews; BNG calculations and work required to deliver BNG either onsite or offsite.

Value

Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 15
Id
15
Title
Flood Risk Assessment Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Flood Risk Assessment: Identify and assess the flood risks associated with the proposed development; Evaluate the potential impacts of the development on local flood risk; Ensure that the development complies with the local planning authority's planning policies and relevant regulations; Propose effective flood risk management and mitigation measures. Comprehensive Report detailing: flood risk findings and proposed mitigation measures; Maps and diagrams illustrating flood risk zones, proposed development layout, and drainage solutions; A summary of compliance with the local planning authority's flood risk management policies and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Additional flood risk assessment services as necessary.

Value

Amount
2,500,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural and related services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71321000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
71312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Structural engineering consultancy services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71324000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Quantity surveying services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
71540000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction management services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71541000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction project management services
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71540000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction management services
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71351914
Scheme
CPV
Description
Archaeological services
Entry 2
Id
71510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Site-investigation services
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71420000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Landscape architectural services
Item 10
Id
10
Related Lot
10

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction consultancy services
Item 11
Id
11
Related Lot
11

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport systems consultancy services
Item 12
Id
12
Related Lot
12

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71315000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building services
Item 13
Id
13
Related Lot
13

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71351500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ground investigation services
Item 14
Id
14
Related Lot
14

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71351200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Geological and geophysical consultancy services
Item 15
Id
15
Related Lot
15

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ22

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71353000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surface surveying services
Entry 2
Id
71510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Site-investigation services
Entry 3
Id
71530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-14581
Name
Wealden District Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ22
Locality
Hailsham
Postal Code
BN27 2AX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Offices, Vicarage Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Wealden District Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Stephen Bottomley
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-38536
Name
The High Court of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
The High Court of England and Wales

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Hailsham · UKJ22 · BN27 2AX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ22

Notice and amendment history

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