Sustainability Consultant Framework
Framework Description
The Victoria and Albert Museum's Sustainability Consultant Framework gives the museum access to sustainability expertise for building-related projects. It was awarded following a competitive flexible procedure, with the contract award notice published on 3 July 2026. The framework has a total value of £450,000 and runs until 15 June 2030.
Context & Use Case
The V&A has building projects now and planned for the future, and it needs a sustainability expert to advise on them. The framework lets the museum commission sustainability work as projects arise, starting with an initial piece of work, without running a new procurement each time. Commissions are drawn down within the framework's £450,000 value.
Scope of Services
Sustainability consultancy for building-related projects Advice on current and future V&A building projects Initial and follow-on commissions
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Suits sustainability consultants with experience on heritage, museum or cultural buildings. The framework has been awarded and applications are closed, so other consultants cannot join until the V&A re-tenders it, likely around June 2030.
Buyer Benefits
A framework gives the museum a consistent sustainability adviser who understands its estate and goals, and lets it commission work quickly as projects come forward. A fixed value and term give clear budgeting. Buyers also value advisers who balance sustainability with heritage constraints.
Next Steps
Check procurement ocds-h6vhtk-068aed on Find a Tender for award details. Consultants interested in the next round should build heritage and museum sustainability case studies and prepare for a re-tender ahead of 15 June 2030. Watch the V&A's procurement channels and Find a Tender for the next notice.
How Athena Can Help
Athena can help sustainability consultants prepare for the V&A's next procurement. Our tender management support builds win themes on heritage and building performance and checks your answers against the criteria.
Our cultural sector framework registrations can identify other museum and heritage frameworks, and our flexible procedure bid advice helps you prepare for multi-stage tenders. We also model your fee rates against likely competitors so the bid is priced to win next time.
