North East procurement consultancy appoints 43 consultants to its design and consultancy services framework

North East based Prosper has appointed 43 consultants to its multi-lot framework which provides design and consultancy services across the North East, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire.

It will offer public sector organisations a compliant procurement route for their design and consultancy needs. The framework is intended to provide for any size of project, from small discrete projects through to large-scale developments.

Rod Brasington, CEO of Prosper, said: “The framework offers a wide range of services from Planning and Architect Services to Employers Agent and Clerk of Works, businesses can be supported in all areas of Design and Consultancy, with the option to make a Direct Award or undertake a further competition.”

The framework consists of 11 lots which offer public sector organisations and landlords a wide variety of options and support, including planning consultants, architect services, employers agent, and principal designer.

Prosper works with businesses in need of one of the services to define their exact requirements and provide bespoke support depending on their needs. This may include devising tender documentation and managing the tender process leaving the businesses to make the award decision.

The framework will run for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend by two 12-month periods. The tender was evaluated on a 30 per cent price / 70 per cent quality basis with a rigorous review process which ensured the appointment of high-quality consultancies.