SCAPE Anniversary | The story of SCAPE and its founding

Partnerships Overview

SCAPE was established by six local authority shareholders: Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Gateshead Council, Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and Warwickshire County Council. These councils had previously collaborated on educational projects and decided to continue their partnership through the creation of SCAPE. Officially founded in April 2006, SCAPE aimed to deliver high-quality and sustainable designs and procurement.

For 20 years, SCAPE and its partners have been dedicated to creating spaces, places, and experiences that leave a sustainable legacy in communities. Owned and managed for the benefit of the public sector, SCAPE provides efficient time and cost-effective support throughout the design, development, and construction processes.

Today, SCAPE is one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, with over 1,700 live commissions and projects. SCAPE offers frameworks compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations and the Utilities Contracts Regulations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. SCAPE’s consultancy, civil engineering, construction, and utilities frameworks have achieved Gold Standard verification through Constructing Excellence and the highest level of compliance with the Carbon Reduction Code.

SCAPE is a member of the National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF), the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), and Build UK.

Hear from SCAPE’s Group Chief Executive, Mark Robinson, as he discusses the founding of SCAPE, the challenges faced, and what makes the organisation stand out. Watch the video below.

Hear from Mark Robinson, SCAPE Group Chief Executive about the story of SCAPE