Since 2009, Thames Valley Police have utilised the services of external Quantity Surveying consultants to assist in the delivery of core small and medium size projects as well as ad-hoc services including estimates and specialist cost advice, where this cannot be carried out by the in-house Quantity Surveyor. Use of a pre-tendered framework enables ease of appointment against a pre-tendered matrix of fees and/or hourly rates depending upon the type of project and service required.