Estate Management Services framework FAQs

What is there to know about the Estate Management Services framework? Apart from it being a great opportunity for suppliers...

The Estate Management Services framework is a Crown Commercial Services route to the public sector market that opened for supplier applications in December 2020.

It’s set to replace the Estate Professional Services framework – or RM3816 – which closes its doors in August 2021. But what is for? And why is this £430m opportunity worth taking a look at? We’ve got you covered.

What can suppliers sell through the Estate Management Services framework?

There’s actually a lot in scope for this one.

The different categories, or Lots, are:

1. Total Estate Management
2. Estate (Property) Management
3. Agency and Lease Management
4. Surveying and Strategic Advice
5. Valuation and Compulsory Purchase Orders
6. Business Rating Services
7. Integrated Workplace Management

How does it work?

It works like any other framework. If you’re unfamiliar, suppliers will need to apply to get listed and be able to do business through it. This means answering questions about their company, including financials and also past experience.

This is to create a bank of vetted suppliers who can deliver what is expected by the framework and that the buyers can use to find their solutions.

What’s the timeline for Estate Management Services?

Estate Management Services opened for supplier applications on 2^nd December 2020. Suppliers now have until 1pm on 12^th February 2021 to get everything submitted.

The framework is then expected to go Live on 3^rd June 2021, replacing the existing Estate Professional Services framework that is currently Live.