Leading construction consultant Cyril Sweett has been appointed by the BBC as one of two cost consultants for a wide range of small to medium sized construction projects across the entire BBC UK property estate. The contract was awarded under the Official Journal of European Communities as laid out in the Framework Agreement for Professional Services. In all, eight companies have been awarded framework agreements.

With the appointment to the Quantity Surveying/Cost Management Services framework, Cyril Sweett continues their successful relationship with OJEC, delivering many project types on major UK frameworks1.

Andrew Moore, Joint Managing Director of Cyril Sweett Cost Consulting, comments, “We are very proud to be working for the BBC and are delighted that we have the opportunity to demonstrate our expertise across the BBC’s UK property portfolio. We believe that Cyril Sweett has a unique blend of attributes comprising of the right people, right regional locations and the right project experience to deliver outstanding value for money consultancy.”

Cyril Sweett will work closely and integrate with BBC Property and its FM Service providers and Construction Delivery contractors to deliver innovative and value for money services with improved speed of delivery and improved value through its regional network.

Tony Wilson, Head of Workplace Solutions, BBC, said: “We’re looking forward to working with this strong line-up of suppliers. The new framework agreements give us flexibility to procure the specialist services we need, whilst also allowing us to get maximum value for money. These companies will help us to deliver flexible and modern buildings which are fit for the BBC’s purpose in the digital age”

The team will be headed by Andy Moore based in London with regional operational team leaders in every region. The work is planned to start immediately and will be delivered over the course of four years.