The consultancy has gained places on Lot 8a – PFI Technical and Strategic Advice Services and Lot 8b – PFI Surveying Services.

Set up through the government’s commercial framework arrangements, the agreement gives public sector organisations with a compliant and effective route towards getting specialist assistance within state and asset management. 

It is available for use from central government departments as well as elements of the public sector such as local authorities, health, education and blue light services. 

With an extensive amount of PFI and PPP contracts heading for expiry over the next ten years, the appointment arrives at a pressing time. 

The significance of early preparation and strong asset condition assessment continues to be emphasised in government guidance. 

The appointment allows the consultancy to support contracting authorities with strategic and technical guidance before PFI/PPP expiry, as well as support for asset condition surveying and lifecycle risk identification. It also allows the consultancy to provide support for preparation in line with the government’s Asset Condition Playbook and handling the shift from private to public sector operation.

For Lot 8a, the consultancy will receive support from the specialist advisory business, Glenmhor Consulting Limited, which was established by Kevin Bradley - a leading figure behind the PPP and PFI model. 

Greig Mitchell, director and head of building surveying and CDM consultancy at Reid Mitchell HD, said: “As PFI contracts reach expiry across the UK, there is an increasing need for technically robust, independent advice to support authorities through what can be a complex and high‑risk transition.

“This framework provides a compliant route for public sector clients to access that expertise early, enabling better visibility of asset condition, improved planning, and ultimately a smoother hand back process.”

Mitchell added: “We bring a strong track record of delivering large‑scale survey programmes and advisory services across public sector estates and look forward to working with authorities to support their preparations for expiry.”