The West of England Combined Authority, in collaboration with regional Councils, has gone out to tender with a contract for professional services to support its regional infrastructure projects worth an estimated £40 million.
The four year professional services Framework Agreement will have a single multidisciplinary lot and will be limited to 3 suppliers.
The core authorities party to the Framework Agreement are:
- West of England Combined Authority — Lead Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Bristol City Council
- North Somerset Council
- South Gloucestershire Council
The Framework Agreement will also be open to a number of other local authorities
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 28th August 2019 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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