Construction Professional Services Framework

Birmingham City Council (BCC) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a potential construction professional services framework to support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services across the sector, which may include areas such as planning, surveying and project management.
BCC has a substantial and diverse construction-related professional services spend profile, underpinned by a broad pipeline of projects across a range of types, values and levels of complexity. This activity supports a property, plant and equipment portfolio valued at approximately £7 billion, alongside ongoing expenditure relating to the maintenance and improvement of schools, transport infrastructure and housing provision.
Birmingham City Council intends to utilise this framework to actively support the growth of Birmingham and wider West Midlands–based businesses. Through its design and operation, the framework aims to create accessible opportunities for local suppliers, including SMEs, and encourage participation across the regional supply chain. BCC is committed to leveraging its procurement activity to generate positive economic impact, strengthening local capability, creating jobs, and contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth within the region.
The scope is likely to include both general construction advisory services and specialist packages, creating a structured approach that can address current gaps in provision, support high-volume areas of spend, and enable a more efficient and consistent procurement route. The lotting structure is designed around BCC’s needs and is likely to cover development and regeneration advisory, project management, site development and residential asset strategy.
For suppliers, this framework represents a significant opportunity to access a strong and sustained pipeline of works through a single, strategic route to market. It is intended to reduce bidding friction, provide greater visibility of upcoming...