The new framework is broken down into 11 disciplines covering project management, structural and civil engineering through to quality surveying, MEP Design and fire engineering.

Procure Partnerships estimates the framework could account for a spend of up to £500m during the course of four years over the 11 regions in England and Wales.

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Robbie Blackhurst, Procure Partnerships Framework Director said: “This agreement has been two years in the making and it now allows the Procure Partnerships Framework to offer a one-stop shop of both professional services and contractor appointments to our public sector clients.

“The framework is divided into sub-regional lots supporting the appointment of both local and national practices, offering both direct award and further competition project call-offs.

“We were extremely impressed with the quality of tenders received and delighted with the calibre of suppliers that we now have locked into our 4-year agreement.

“It was important to us that our supplier partners have demonstrable experience of delivering across all public sub-sectors.

“This attracted 20% of the total evaluation which has meant that we have suppliers who have outstanding experience of delivering education, healthcare, leisure, and Blue Light projects within their specific allotted geographies”