The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider framework to deliver smallsided, multi-use pitches (PlayZones). This procurement relates to the appointment of a Single Provider Framework for a Framework Managing Consultant who will be awarded a place on the framework and who will be required to work as part of an integrated team with the PlayZone Providers to deliver the works. The Contracting Authority will act as Funder for Applicants who will come from primarily public sector bodies such as local authorities, housing associations, schools and not for profit sports clubs. Works will be delivered adopting a two stage design & build approach. The Contracting Authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and the entities listed at Section VI.

Framework Management Consultant (FMC) to work as part of an integrated team delivering PlayZones. The sole appointed FMC will act in the role of "Employer's Agent" and "Cost Consultant" in supporting project delivery. The services provided will be "called-off" in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Framework Agreement provided with the Procurement Documents. The Services will be "called-off" under the Direct Award Procedure. The Form of Framework Agreement is the ACA Framework Alliance Contract FAC-1 and the call-off contract for the FMC will be a bespoke Consultant Agreement. The Contracting Authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and the entities listed at Section VI.