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CfT: DFC - 6714296 - Strategic Planning Services Framework 2026 C001194CPL

Buyer Organisation:
CPD - Construction Division
Title:
DFC - 6714296 - Strategic Planning Services Framework 2026 C001194CPL
CfT CA Unique ID:
CPDC-1006
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
Description:
The Department for Communities is procuring a Strategic Planning Services Framework 2026. The Framework Contract is for the provision of one consultancy services team, comprising a Consultant and its supply chain, collectively referred to as an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT), to provide construction related strategic planning, financial, legal, architecture and conservation architecture advice in respect of regeneration matters within the remit of the Department for Communities. The Integrated Consultant Team will be expected to provide high level and strategic advice, when required, in relation to all aspects of urban and community regeneration, local government and housing regulation, planning and transport, master planning, urban design, community asset transfer, retail development, property and valuations, evaluation of proposals, legal and financial advice, ad hoc planning and urban design advisory services, advice on procurement strategies and strategic level architectural and conservation architecture services. The Framework will be delivered using an NEC4 Framework Contract. Work Orders and Time Charge Orders under the Framework Contract will be executed using NEC4 Professional Services Short Contracts (PSSC) and will be ‘called off’ on an ad hoc basis as required by the Client. The Framework is not a guarantee of future workload. DESCRIPTION OF RISKS TO CONTRACT PERFORMANCE Due to the strategic, advisory and project-specific nature of the services to be procured under the Framework Contract, the Contracting Authority recognises that requirements may evolve during the term of the Framework. The scope, nature and volume of commissions may be influenced by changes in Government policy, legislative requirements, funding availability, regeneration priorities and emerging project requirements. Accordingly, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 relating to contract modifications where the applicable statutory conditions are satisfied. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to: • unforeseeable circumstances affecting the delivery of services; • urgent requirements arising from Government priorities, statutory obligations or emerging business needs; and • the requirement for additional services that are connected to or complementary to the original scope of the Framework Contract. In addition, the Authority may require support in relation to new or expanded programmes, initiatives or funding streams that arise during the Framework period. Such requirements may include, but are not limited to: a. strategic planning and regeneration studies; b. masterplanning, urban design and place-making commissions; c. economic, financial and viability assessments; d. stakeholder and community engagement services; e. specialist legal, planning, transport or property advice; and f. other professional consultancy services falling within the scope of the Framework Contract. Such services may be commissioned through Work Orders or Time Charge Orders issued under the Framework Contract. There is no guarantee as to the volume, value or timing of any commissions, and requirements will be dependent upon the Authority's operational priorities, project approvals and the availability of funding. Further information regarding the scope of services, ordering mechanisms and the circumstances in which modifications may be made in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 is contained within the procurement and tender documentation. All tender documents for this procurement are available for Suppliers to view and download from a Data Room, a publicly accessible folder in CIMS, which may be accessed at the link included in Document: Instructions to Tender (Section 1.1), located in the Cft Documents Area of this Call For Tender. Data Room Link - https://adoddleak.asite.com/lnk/aEMjrEI5MyEKjUECE66
Services, Works, Goods:
Services
CPC Category:
Architectural services; engineering services and integrated engineering services...
Directive:
UK
Procedure:
Open/Competitive Flexible
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework Agreement Type:
Closed Type Framework Agreement
Tender Structure Envelope Type:
Qualification/Technical/Financial
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
Special Regime Contract:
No
CPV Codes:
71541000-Construction project management services
71410000-Urban planning services
71311200-Transport systems consultancy services
71220000-Architectural design services
Contact Point:
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Publish on behalf of:
Department for Communities
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN0
Estimated value (GBP):
960000
Above or Below Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
14/10/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
14/10/2026 15:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
14/10/2026 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
24 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
90 months
Date of Publication/Invitation:
08/09/2026 15:55