NWCH Consult

£1.05m Commission Total
704 social value hours banked
27 Commissions

NWCH Consultancy Framework 2024 – 2028

OJEU reference: 2024/S 000-026799

Designed for the public sector by the public sector, NWCH Consult is a collaborative and efficient procurement vehicle for use across the North West. Our team has helped clients to deliver in excess of £2bn building work since 2009, and we are experts in this way of working.

The consultancy partners appointed to NWCH Consult have demonstrated significant experience and expertise and will work with their supply chains to deliver projects successfully for NWCH Consult clients.

The consultants have committed to working collaboratively to share learning and best practice for the benefit of the framework’s users.

What is the NWCH Consult Framework?

  • The NWCH Consult will provide all consultancy services to major projects utilising the established Two Stage Open Book process and will also enable public authorities to gain access to professional Property Asset Consultancy services and resources.
  • The framework aims to bring together the whole project team and all the relevant pre-construction information at an earlier stage, leading to greater cost and time certainty and a superior quality project.
  • The value of the work under the Framework will now be covered by eight Lots as follows:
    – Lot 1 : Multi Discipline
    – Lot 2 : Architectural
    – Lot 3 : Civil/ Structural Engineering
    – Lot 4 : Building Surveying
    – Lot 5 : Mechanical & Electrical
    – Lot 6 : Project & Programme Management – Lot 7 : Cost Management
    – Lot 8 : CDM
  • The Quality & Price criteria for commissions going through this framework are 70% Quality, 30% price.
  • The NWCH Consult Framework complements the existing construction framework NWCH by offering suitable consultancy services.

Why NWCH Consult?

  • Designed by the public sector for public sector needs
  • Fast access to top consultants via OJEU-compliant procurement
  • No direct fee to use the framework
  • Fully managed process with quality assurance throughout
  • Customisable social value targets aligned to your project
  • Trusted, long-term supplier relationships
  • Highly experienced consultants with deep expertise
  • Collaborative approach focused on client success
  • No upper limit on project value
  • Performance Management: Time, cost, and quality tracking
  • Bespoke KPIs: Tailored to client and project needs
  • Social Value & Environmental Focus
  • Flexible to commission type and project-specific requirements
  • NWCH Consult will be open to all public sector organisations in the North West of England

Our Consultants

Lot 1: Multi Discipline

Lot 2: Architectural

Lot 3: Civil/Structural Engineering

Lot 4: Building Surveying

Lot 5: Mechanical & Electrical

Lot 6: Project & Programme Management

Lot 7: Cost Management

Lot 8: CDM