Live procurement
SCAPE Professional Services & Development Framework
We are pleased to announce that we have submitted a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to procure a new framework, SCAPE Professional Services & Development Framework, serving England, Wales and Northern Ireland in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
NEW SCAPE Professional Services & Development Framework
Procurement Status: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Issued
Framework Overview
SCAPE’s Professional Services & Development framework, serving England, Wales and Northern Ireland, will provide public sector organisations streamlined access to a comprehensive suite of professional and development advisory services, covering every stage of the lifecycle.
Formerly known as SCAPE's Consultancy Framework, the fourth-generation offer has been renamed to reflect the expanded breadth of services now available – from initial strategy to delivery and beyond.
The framework is designed to respond to the challenges of the public sector and support the delivery of both routine and transformational commissions and projects, offering fast, flexible access to high-quality expertise across a diverse range of sectors. The framework includes active framework management and governance to help Clients deliver better - with speed, confidence and impact.
England, Wales & Northern Ireland Framework Structure
- £3bn framework value
- Choice of up to 3 delivery partners
- Framework duration – 4 years with an option to extend by 2 years
- Unlimited commission values
- Services available include those in the following categories:- Built Environment, Infrastructure & Utilities, and Development: Property, Infrastructure and Asset Optimisation
- Competitively-tendered, accelerated delivery, public sector framework
- Compliant with the Procurement Act 2023
Procurement Timetable
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (EWNI) | w/c 3 Nov 2025 |
Market Awareness Events | In person: Manchester | 27 Nov 2025 London | 2 Dec 2025 Webinar | 10 Dec 2025 |
Issue Tender Notice and PQQ Stage | Jan - Feb 2026 |
| ITT Stage | May - Jun 2026 |
| Issue Contract Award Notice | December 2026 |
| Framework Mobilisation and Launch | January 2027 |
Market Awareness Events
We are running a series of Market Awareness events for potential bidders to find more about the framework. There are four in person sessions - Manchester and London - and one wrap up webinar. Links for booking and more information are below.
Manchester
Malmaison, 1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3AQ
Market Awareness Event | Manchester AM
DATE: 27th November 2025 - MORNING
Event structure in brief:
- 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Refreshments
- 10:00 – 11:30 | Presentation and Q&A
- 11:30 – 12:30 | Networking to Close
Market Awareness Event | Manchester - PM
DATE: 27th November 2025 - AFTERNOON
Event structure in brief:
- 13:30 – 14:00 | Registration & Refreshments
- 14:00 – 15:30 | Presentation and Q&A
- 15:30 – 16:30 | Networking to Close
London
DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross, 60 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9LA
Market Awareness Event | London AM
DATE: 2nd December 2025 - MORNING
Event structure in brief:
- 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Refreshments
- 10:00 – 11:30 | Presentation and Q&A
- 11:30 – 12:30 | Networking to Close
Market Awareness Event | London PM
DATE: 2nd December 2025 - AFTERNOON
Event structure in brief:
- 13:30 – 14:00 | Registration & Refreshments
- 14:00 – 15:30 | Presentation and Q&A
- 15:30 – 16:30 | Networking to Close
Market Awareness Event
Join our upcoming market awareness webinar where we will provide a comprehensive overview of SCAPE, our next-generation Professional Services and Development Framework, as well as outline the process and timeline for procurement. Our panel will also answer questions from attendees.
The webinar will cover the same content as the in-person sessions.
This event is designed for professional services and consultancy firms interested in bidding for this upcoming framework opportunity.