The Innovation Chain North (ICN) framework has 83 consultants across 11 professional services lots. Successful companies were awarded a place on the framework following a robust procurement exercise which evaluated suppliers on their technical competence, price and commitment to social value.
The Innovation Chain North (ICN) framework has lots covering a wide range of professional services, these include Employers Agents; Engineers; Building Surveyors; Architects; Clerk of Works; Purchasers Agents; Principal Designer; Planning Consultants and Site Investigation Services. There are also 2 some combined lots for Employers Agents and Principal Designers and Architects and Principal Designers.
There are 2 geographic regions per each professional services lot; North West and North East.