Employers Agent & Quantity Surveying - Ecton Brook
West Northamptonshire CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Services contract procured via the WNC Design Consultancy Framework Provision of Employers Agent and Quantity Surveying services for the affordable housing development on the site of the former Ecton Brook Care Home
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West Northamptonshire Council is looking for an Employers Agent and Quantity Surveyor to manage and oversee a new affordable housing development being built on the former Ecton Brook Care Home site. This is a professional services contract for someone to act as the client's representative during construction and control project costs.
Requirements
- Must be able to provide Employers Agent services (act as the client's on-site representative)
- Must be able to provide Quantity Surveying services (manage budgets, costs, and contract administration)
- Must be listed on or approved through the WNC Design Consultancy Framework (you cannot bid outside this framework)
- No specific qualifications listed in this notice — check the full tender documents and framework terms for RIBA, RICS, or other professional body requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Act as Employers Agent — represent the council on site, make day-to-day decisions, manage the building contractor's performance
- Produce and manage the project budget and financial forecasts
- Process contractor payment claims and verify work is completed correctly before payments are made
- Manage variations to the contract (changes to scope) and document all changes with costs
- Produce final account and settle all costs at end of project
- Attend site meetings and issue instructions to the contractor
- Oversee quality and compliance with building regulations and planning conditions
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework' contract — you cannot apply freely. Check if your company is already on the WNC Design Consultancy Framework; if not, you may need to join the framework first before bidding for this specific work.
- 2The description is brief because the detailed scope, timescale, fees, and evaluation criteria will be in a 'call-off' document or full tender pack — download these immediately as they contain the real detail.
- 3Employers Agent and Quantity Surveying are two distinct professional roles often done by the same person or firm. Make clear in your bid that you can deliver both, or explain if you're subcontracting one role.
- 4This is an affordable housing project, so check if there are social value or local employment requirements — councils often weight these heavily in scoring.
- 5Affordable housing projects may have specific funding rules (e.g. Homes England, council grants). Understand any cost controls or approval processes before bidding.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not on the WNC Design Consultancy Framework, check the council's procurement pages to see when the next framework window opens — you may need to join the framework before you can bid for individual projects like this one.
- Consider whether you need to subcontract the Quantity Surveying element if your firm is primarily Employers Agent-focused (or vice versa). Clearly state this in your bid and confirm your subcontractor is experienced in affordable housing.
- Affordable housing projects often score highly on social value — highlight any local office locations, apprenticeship commitments, or community benefits your firm offers. This can be a differentiator against larger competitors.
Award Details
Summers Inman Construction & Property Consultants LLP
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West Northamptonshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
6 May 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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