Estates Design and Consultancy Framework Agreement for University of Leicester

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The University of Leicester awarded a contract to BWB Consulting Ltd, Couch Perry Wilkes, Redworth Associates, Ridge and Partners LLP, BDP, Buro Happold, Couch Perry and Wilkes, Hoare Lea, Ove Arup, Currie and Brown, Pick Everard, Pulse Associates Ltd, and Turner and Townsend for the provision of estates design and related consultancy services under a framework agreement.

The framework is structured into nine lots based on discipline and project value, with the University contracting directly with each discipline while requiring designers to collaborate.

It commenced on 1 December 2019 for an initial three-year period, with an optional 12-month extension, and the University expects to spend up to £17.5 million on fees over the four-year period to support its capital programme, minor works, and asset management plans.

Projects vary widely in scope and size, and funding may come from multiple sources, including the University of Leicester, the UK Government, and/or the European Regional Development Fund, with compliance to associated rules and regulations required.

The contract value is AUD 17,570,000.